4th California Germany Agrivoltaics Conference
Venue
UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center
This is an in-person event
About the Event
Agrivoltaics, the art of growing crops and generating solar power on the same land, is moving from research plots to real operations. At this year’s Agrivoltaics Conference at UC Davis, farmers, policymakers, researchers, developers, and farming associations from California and Germany will come together for a full day built around concrete answers.
The event will showcase current Agri-PV systems in operation and provide practical insights into how these technologies can be integrated into existing agricultural operations. Through expert panels, case studies, and field-driven discussions, participants will gain a clear understanding of how agrivoltaics can enhance farm resilience, diversify income, and unlock new investment opportunities, while maintaining productive land use.
Hear how shading, water use, and crop performance actually change in the field, backed by real data from California and German pilot sites. Dig into the details at expert-led roundtables:
- what installations cost,
- what revenue streams can farmers realistically expect,
- how lenders and insurers weigh risk,
- which panel types and farming systems fit your operation,
- what permitting really requires
- what are the long-term financial and operational implications.
Whether you farm, shape policy, or represent a farming or research association, you'll leave with practical takeaways, new transatlantic partners, and a clearer path forward - plus direct contact with US and German experts and potential project partners.
For more information, visit the event website.