The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) have partnered to develop industry standards for agrivoltaics, the dual use of land for agriculture and solar energy production. The initiative aims to establish shared expectations for the design, development, and construction of solar and energy storage projects on agricultural land. The partnership will focus on establishing common terminology and definitions, and will be driven by consensus-driven principles that benefit all parties involved. The goal is to promote sustainable land use and advance the field of agrivoltaics. The collaboration brings together the expertise of ASABE members in agriculture and agricultural facilities with the specialized knowledge of SEIA members in photovoltaic and energy storage technologies. The initiative will help to reduced costs, risks, and increase market efficiency for farmers seeking to integrate solar energy production into their operations.
ASABE and SEIA Join Forces to Establish Industry Guidelines for Agrivoltaics, Combining Solar and Agriculture
