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LYONS - Across rural America, solar energy projects are becoming increasingly common. With demand for renewable energy continuing to grow, opportunities to combine solar projects with agricultural production can create pathways for economic and environmental benefits.
Agrivoltaics, which is the co-location of agricultural activities and solar generation, offers a dual-use model that many producers and landowners are beginning to evaluate.
To support interested parties exploring these opportunities, the Center for Rural Affairs has released an Agrivoltaics Toolkit that compiles practical information and planning resources. The toolkit will be discussed in a free webinar on Feb. 11, 2026, from noon to 1 p.m. central time.
“Agrivoltaics is about designing projects that can assist in diversifying farming operations and generating new revenue streams, while keeping the land in agricultural use,” said Whitney Stockwell, policy manager at the Center for Rural Affairs. “This toolkit compiles practical planning guidance, policy considerations, and real-world examples to support informed decision making.”
These resources are intended to offer guidance for communities, planners, landowners, and solar developers in understanding agrivoltaic Options.
The Agrivoltaics Toolkit includes: Fact sheets on siting and zoning considerations; Information on cattie voltaics, beekeeping, solar grazing, and vegetation resources; Best practices for integrating agriculture with solar energy systems; and Research publications and policy options that support dual-use and agrisolar practices.
