Agrivoltaics Canada

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

05/18/2026

🌱⚡ We’re excited to launch the very first Agrivoltaics Canada Community Exchange!
This month’s discussion will focus on Ontario’s LT2 procurement success and the growing role of agrivoltaics in clean energy development. Hear directly from renewable energy developers involved in successful projects that incorporated solar grazing into their proposals.

The panel will explore:
✅ Why agrivoltaics helped projects stand out
✅ Working with farmers and local communities
✅ Lessons learned from the LT2 process
✅ What this means for the future of agrivoltaics in Ontario

📅 May 29, 2026
⏰ 12:00–13:00 EST
Featuring:
🔹 Doug Deeks – CarbonFree Technology
🔹 Jonathan Cheszes – Compass Greenfield Development
🔹 Justin Woodward – Good Energy Partners

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05/13/2026

Introducing the Agrivoltaics Canada Community Exchange 🌱⚡

We’re launching a new monthly space designed to bring together the agrivoltaics community from across Canada and beyond. Each month, the Community Exchange will feature:
• A focused discussion topic
• Featured speakers from across the sector
• Industry and research updates
• Open discussion and networking opportunities

Whether you’re a farmer, researcher, developer, policymaker, student, or simply interested in the future of agrivoltaics, this series is designed to create meaningful conversations and strengthen collaboration across the sector.

🗓️ Last Friday of each month
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM EST
💻 Online (Teams)
Stay tuned for speaker announcements, registration details, and our first session topic coming soon.

05/06/2026

Farmers are ready for renewable energy but the grid isn’t always ready for them ⚡🚫⚡

At our recent conference, we heard how even small agrivoltaics projects are being blocked or facing huge connection costs due to grid constraints. Meanwhile, demand for electricity is growing fast 📈
Here’s the twist: Agrivoltaics with battery storage can actually help the grid by producing power closer to where it’s used, improving reliability and resilience. So the same systems being pushed back today could be part of the solution tomorrow.

Unlocking that potential will take policy change and stronger collaboration across the energy sector 🤝

Read our blog here: https://agrivoltaicscanada.ca/news/f/power-grid-constraints-hinder-agrivoltaics-uptake

05/01/2026

Agrivoltaics is ready but policy is holding it back ⚡🌱

At our recent conference, experts highlighted how current land use rules in Ontario are making it tough to scale agrivoltaics, even as demand for clean energy grows. These systems can generate electricity while keeping farms productive but strict limits mean many projects simply don’t fit within today’s regulations. Other provinces are starting to show what’s possible with more flexible approaches 👀

The opportunity is there. Now it’s about unlocking it.
🔗 Read more: https://agrivoltaicscanada.ca/news/f/are-ontarian-land-use-policies-holding-back-agrivoltaics

04/28/2026

Sheep + solar = a win for farmers, energy, and land use

Solar grazing is gaining real traction as a smarter way to manage vegetation on solar sites while opening up new income streams for farmers. It also supports animal welfare with shade from panels and helps farmers grow their flocks without needing more land
At a time when Canada relies heavily on imported lamb, this approach could play a key role in boosting domestic production

Learn more in our latest blog: https://agrivoltaicscanada.ca/news/f/solar-grazing-to-help-ontario-double-lamb-production

04/23/2026

Big news for agrivoltaics in Ontario ⚡🐑

8 new solar projects selected under LT2 will include solar grazing, bringing clean energy and farming together in a real way.
These projects will:
🌱 support sheep farmers with new income opportunities
⚡ deliver clean, reliable energy
🌼 boost sustainability on and around project sites

A strong step forward for farmer-led solar in Canada
Learn more 👇
https://agrivoltaicscanada.ca/news/f/agrivoltaics-wins-major-foothold-in-ontario%E2%80%99s-clean-energy-future

Agrivoltaics Canada is thrilled to see that eight of the fourteen new renewable energy projects recently selected in Window 1 of Ontario’s Long-Term 2 (LT2) competitive energy procurement will incorporate agrivoltaics in...