Agrivoltaics webinar: Effectively integrating livestock and solar energy production
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posted on 2024-06-21, 03:55authored byAnna Vaughan, Alan Brent, Catherine Iorns, Olivia Grainger, Ian Hyde
A webinar addressing the legal and consenting considerations associated with agrivoltaics in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The webinar brought together a panel of industry experts including a solar farm developer, district council planner, and researchers to explore the opportunities for integrating solar energy production into your livestock farm.
Speakers:
Anna Vaughan, Tambo NZ
Prof. Alan Brent, Victoria University of Wellington
Chris Service, Infratec
Prof. Catherine Iorns and Olivia Grainger, Victoria University of Wellington
Ian Hyde, Ashburton District Council
Funding
Funded by the New Zealand Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment's Our Land and Water National Science Challenge (Toitū te Whenua, Toiora te Wai) as part of project Rural Professionals Fund 2022–23