Agrivoltaics To Improve The Environment And Farm Resiliency

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$646,000
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$646,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN, WCROC
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2024
Project Overview

The project team at the WCROC will model and evaluate alternative solar system designs that will maximize energy production as well as provide maximal benefits to cattle and farmers .

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 07c
Appropriation Language

$646,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, West Central Research and Outreach Center, Morris, to model and evaluate alternative solar energy system designs to maximize energy production while providing other benefits to cattle and farmers.

2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$646,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 07c
Appropriation Language

$646,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, West Central Research and Outreach Center, Morris, to model and evaluate alternative solar energy system designs to maximize energy production while providing other benefits to cattle and farmers.

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$646,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.

Project Manager
First Name
Bradley
Last Name
Heins
Organization Name
U of MN, WCROC
Street Address
46352 State Hwy 329
City
Morris
State
MN
Zip Code
56267
Phone
(320) 589-1711
Email
https://wcroc.cfans.umn.edu/
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