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“Curiosity Cultivates Solar Solutions: Innovating Agrivoltaics for a Sustainable Future” – An article from the Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute (RCEI)
“Curiosity may have killed the cat, but for RCEI Affiliate Dunbar Birnie, it sparked a decades-long passion for solar energy and innovation. From collecting geodes and shiny rocks as a child to creating one of Rutgers’ first courses on solar energy over 25 years ago, Birnie’s fascination with the physical world and drive to learn…
Dual-Use Solar Pilot Program Pre-Qualification
January 6, 2025 – Staff of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (Board) (Staff) invites all interested parties to submit Expression of Interests (EOIs) for pre-qualification into the Dual-Use Solar Energy Pilot Program (Pilot Program). The linked notice includes instructions for how to complete and submit an EOI. The deadline for submitting EOIs is 11:59:59…
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Rutgers Agrivoltaics Program Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
A sincere thank you from Program Lead David Specca and the RAP team to the 80+ people who attended the Rutgers Agrivoltaics Program ribbon cutting ceremony at the Rutgers Animal Farm in New Brunswick, NJ! Special thanks to the speakers who applauded the research and outreach efforts of the Rutgers Agrivoltaics Program and discussed the…
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Agrivoltaics research a focus of the RAREC twilight meeting
The agrivoltaics research at the Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center (RAREC) was a focus of the 2024 RAREC twilight tour on 19 Sep that was attended by stakeholders and Extension personnel from around the state. Dr. Dan Ward, RAREC Director and RAP Team member, spoke to the attendees at length about the challenges, costs,…
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Agri-Technology and Research Twilight Meeting at RAREC
Agri-Technology and Research Twilight Meeting at RARECThursday September 19th, 20244 pm until dark Location: Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center (RAREC)121 Northville RoadBridgeton, New Jersey 08302 This year’s twilight meeting at RAREC will continue to showcase new agricultural technologies for stakeholders in the state. We will showcase the newly operating agrivoltaics system with specialty crops…
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American Farmland Trust and Rutgers Agrivoltaics Program inaugural agrivoltaic farmer trainings in New Jersey!
Technical Assistance Program for Agrivoltaics (TAPAS) Pilot Farmer Training Registration Link: https://go.rutgers.edu/TAPAS_registration American Farmland Trust and Rutgers Agrivoltaics Program are excited to host our inaugural agrivoltaic farmer trainings in New Jersey! This Technical Assistance Program for Agrivoltaics (TAPAS) will introduce the dual-use of land for both agricultural and solar energy production, and explore the opportunities it may present…