Agrivoltaics Canada

06/18/2026

Have you been thinking about getting solar? If so, this session is for you! Join us July 23, 2026, at 12 p.m. to learn how solar installations work in Alberta, the impact solar can have on your electricity bill, tips for finding the right solar installer, financing options, and much more. Register here: https://solaralberta.ca/event/solar-101-solar-for-your-home-or-business-2/

*All registrants will receive a link to the webinar recording after the event. Even if you can’t attend the live webinar, you can still register to receive an email when the recording is available on our YouTube channel.

06/18/2026

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06/15/2026

🌱☀️ How close is North America to commercial solar-over-crop agrivoltaics?
Join us for our June Community Exchange as we dive into the latest North American research and explore what it will take to move from pilot projects to large-scale deployment.

We're excited to welcome Dr. Uzair Jamil (University of Western Ontario), Anika Svenssion (Sunzaun), Kevin Logue (Sunlight Energy), and Patrick Gossage (Agrivoltaics Canada) as our speakers this month! Bring your questions, share your experiences, and connect with others interested in the future of agrivoltaics in North America.

📅 June 26
⏰ 12:00 PM EST
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06/11/2026

Our online Community Exchange got off to a roaring start in May! Bringing over 70 agricultural and energy professionals together to explore the vital role agrivoltaics is carving itself in Ontario’s clean energy future.

Panelists Patrick Gossage (Agrivoltaics Canada), Doug Deeks (CarbonFree Technology), Jonathan Cheszes (Compass Greenfield Development), and Justin Woodward (Good Energy Partners) unpacked the many benefits expected from the successful agrivoltaics projects from Window 1 of the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)’s LT2 competitive energy procurement:

• The upcoming projects will provide a much-needed source of steady, reliable income for participating farmers, with additional revenue flowing to the local communities and indigenous partners involved
• At an average price of 8.8 cents per kWh, the successful LT2 Window 1 projects demonstrate ​the ability of renewable energy sources to be incredibly cost-competitive
• The inclusion of agrivoltaics strongly influenced local community acceptance of these projects
• The use of solar grazing will allow these projects to help Ontario meet its ambitious target of doubling lamb production by 2040, enabling it to better meet domestic demand while reducing reliance on imports

However, it was also highlighted that while agrivoltaics could enable solar power to be generated closer to load in Ontario, current land use policies restrict this from being the case, preventing farmers from taking part and benefiting from this exciting opportunity.

Our next Community Exchange will take place on Friday 26th June, with more details to come shortly – mark your calendars!

06/10/2026

🌱⚡ Can agrivoltaics power the AI boom?
A new study suggests the answer could be yes.

By combining solar energy generation with agriculture on the same land, agrivoltaics could help meet growing electricity demand from AI and data centres without taking farmland out of production.

Highlights from the research:
• Agrivoltaics could help power AI and data centres while keeping land in food production
• Just 1% of farmland in the 26 U.S. states studied could generate up to 1,722 TWh of electricity annually
• Vertical agrivoltaics on 1% of farmland could supply nearly 10% of U.S. electricity demand

Read the full study to learn more about the potential role of agrivoltaics in supporting sustainable AI growth.

source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S3050475926004598

06/03/2026

🇨🇦 vs 🇺🇸 Who loves agrivoltaics more? 🌾☀️
Support for agrivoltaics is growing across North America, with strong public backing for combining farming and solar energy. A recent Forbes article looked at how support for agrivoltaics is growing across North America and why more communities are getting behind combining farming with solar energy.

🐑 Solar grazing can reduce vegetation management costs
⚡ Agrivoltaics helps generate renewable electricity while keeping land in production
🌱 Ontario’s LT2 procurement selected 8 new solar grazing projects

Agrivoltaics is quickly shifting from a niche concept to a mainstream conversation across the energy and agriculture sectors.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshpearce/2026/04/30/does-canada-or-america-love-agrivoltaics-more/

05/27/2026

🌱🍇 Can agrivoltaics help climate-proof Canadian vineyards while generating clean energy?

One of the standout discussions at this year’s Agrivoltaics Canada Conference explored a first-of-its-kind commercial scale agrivoltaics project planned for BC’s wine region. The proposed system combines solar generation with advanced vineyard protection strategies designed to shield crops from extreme heat, wildfire smoke, hail, and freezing temperatures. The project aims to increase vineyard yields by 10–30% while supporting more consistent grape quality and renewable energy production. 🍷☀️

Jesseof Double Barrel Vineyards, presented the system at this year’s Agrivoltaics Canada conference.

The session also highlighted the realities of bringing agrivoltaics to commercial scale in Canada, from regulatory approvals and financing challenges to changing perceptions around dual-use farmland. As climate pressures intensify across agriculture, conversations like these are becoming increasingly important for the future of food and energy systems in Canada.

Read the full blog on our website 👇
https://agrivoltaicscanada.ca/news/f/agrivoltaics-to-increase-bc-vineyard-yields-by-10-30%25

A large-scale agrivoltaics system designed to significantly increase vineyard yields while generating renewable energy is set to be installed in British Columbia (BC) by the end of the year.

05/25/2026

🌱⚡ Curious what we’ll be discussing at our first Community Exchange?
Join us as we explore how agrivoltaics helped shape successful LT2 proposals and what this momentum could mean for future energy procurements in Ontario.

Topics include:
✅ Community and farmer engagement
✅ Lessons from the first LT2 cycle
✅ Future opportunities for agrivoltaics

📅 May 29
⏰ 12:00–13:00 EST
Featuring speakers from CarbonFree Technology, Compass Greenfield, and Good Energy Partners.

🎟️ Register now through the QR code or at 5a4bdc61-ec44-4a8c-aa93-3677264d96cb@514fce24-1e2b-4643-a705-199fa45d5846" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5a4bdc61-ec44-4a8c-aa93-3677264d96cb@514fce24-1e2b-4643-a705-199fa45d5846

05/21/2026

What if solar panels could help grow MORE food, not less? 🌾📊

New research shared at the Agrivoltaics Canada Conference shows that crops grown under solar panels can significantly outperform traditional farming methods.
We’re talking:
🌿 Up to 483% higher yields in Canadian trials
🍅 200–300% increases for some crops in the US
🥬 Better quality produce and healthier soils

By creating a cooler, more stable microclimate, agrivoltaics helps crops thrive — even under heat and water stress.
The big picture? This approach could help feed billions more people while generating clean energy and supporting farmers at the same time. A win for food. A win for energy. A win for climate. 🌍

Read more: https://agrivoltaicscanada.ca/news/f/global-research-agrivoltaics-significantly-increases-crop-yields

Research presented at this year’s Agrivoltaics Canada Conference demonstrates that crops grown under the partial shading of solar panels experience significantly higher yields compared to those cultivated via traditional...

05/21/2026

Join us Wed., May 27, at 12 p.m. for a webinar about microgrids and how solar can be an integral part of them.

Dr. Andrea Kraj will dive into the basics of microgrids and how they work. Then, Earl Badger from the University of Calgary will talk about the university's approach to developing a microgrid, and the steps taken so far, including multiple solar installations across the campus.

Register here: http://buff.ly/dgO4AOu