Unlock new efficiencies in solar site management and the potential of agrivoltaics by learning how to safely and effectively perform operations and maintenance on livestock-integrated solar sites. This one-day training equips solar professionals with essential skills for navigating grazed solar sites, including working with electric fencing, guardian animals, and sheep-based vegetation management. Through solution-based procedures and expert-led instruction, the training is designed to break down operational barriers, empower solar professionals to confidently manage day-to-day O&M on sites with grazing sheep, and build communication strategies and tools for seamless collaboration between solar operators and grazing professionals.

Topics Include:

• Fenced In: How to navigate the electric fencing maze preventing you from doing your job
• Negotiating Obstacles & Landmines: Gates, equipment, guard dogs, and what you’ll step in
• Mowers with Minds of Their Own: The imperfect perfection of vegetation management with sheep
• The Sheep Advantage: Understanding sheep production and the value they add on your site
• Electrifying Communications: Practical tools and strategies for reporting and supporting grazing operations

Prerequisites: Basic solar PV knowledge or experience is strongly recommended for this course.

Dr. Andrew Weaver – Assistant Professor and Small Ruminant Extension Specialist – NC State University

Dr. Scott Bowdridge – Professor and Livestock Extension Specialist – West Virginia University

Dr. Camren Maierle – Director of Producer Education and Research – American Lamb Board

NC Clean Energy Technology Center 1575 Varsity Dr
Raleigh, NC
United States

Learn more: https://web.cvent.com/event/c3637c4d-73e4-448b-8cad-e93332d7ac36/websitePage:4d713dee-6348-44a5-9cb4-9c39d9f77deb