Primary Convener:
Maria Elena Orduna Alegria, Oregon State University

Convener:
Chad Higgins, College of Agricultural Sciences, Oregon State University

Early Career Convener:
Maria Elena Orduna Alegria, University of Kansas

Chair:
Maria Elena Orduna Alegria, University of Kansas
Chad Higgins, College of Agricultural Sciences, Oregon State University

Agrivoltaics, the co-location of agricultural activities and photovoltaic energy production, offers a promising solution to optimize land use, enhance food and energy security, and mitigate climate change. This session aims to bring together researchers from various disciplines to discuss the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in agrivoltaic systems. Topics will include system design and optimization, crop and livestock performance under solar panels, microclimatic effects, economic and policy considerations, and case studies from diverse geographic regions. Suggested Topics for Abstracts: (1) Design and optimization of agrivoltaic systems for different crops and climates. (2) Impacts of agrivoltaics on crop yield, soil health, and water use efficiency. (3) Microclimatic modifications and their effects on plant physiology. (4) Economic analyses and policy frameworks supporting agrivoltaic adoption. (5) Socio-environmental benefits and community engagement in agrivoltaic projects. (6) Case studies highlighting successful implementation of agrivoltaic systems.

Index Terms
0402 Agricultural systems
0495 Water|energy interactions
1631 Land|atmosphere interactions
1880 Water management

Suggested Itineraries:
Climate Change and Global Policy
Critical Minerals and Renewable Energy
Global Impacts‚ Solutions‚ & Policies

Cross-Listed:
SY - Science and Society
H - Hydrology
GC - Global Environmental Change

Neighborhoods:
3. Earth Covering