Agrivoltaics Certification Training for Solar Developers and Operators: Chicago RE+ Midwest
September 10 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm CDT
What to Expect When You’re Expecting Sheep
Join the American Solar Grazing Association (ASGA) for a dynamic, one-day agrivoltaics training designed specifically for solar developers, asset managers, and operations teams. The workshop provides a clear, practical overview of how to effectively integrate sheep grazing into solar site management, grounded in real-world experience and industry best practices.
The training will include a morning session at RE+ Midwest in Schaumburg, IL, followed by an optional on-site tour of a nearby solar grazed site. Participants will gain a firsthand look at how grazing works in practice and leave with actionable insights to support successful implementation. Upon completion, participants will receive a certification from ASGA.
Please let us know if you intend to participate in the afternoon solar grazing site tour. Transportation to the site tour will be provided.
- Date: September 10th, 2026
- Time:
- Workshop Session: 8:00am to 12:30pm
- Solar Site Tour: 2:00pm to 4:00pm (not including travel time)
- Location: RE+ Midwest, Schaumburg, IL
- Solar Grazing Site Tour: Plato Solar located in Elgin, IL
What you’ll learn at the training workshop:
- Site design considerations for solar sheep
- Benefits of using sheep
- What a grazed site looks like
- Sheep safety & well-being
- How sheep are managed on solar sites
- Livestock herding and guardian dogs
- Operational site expectations and strategies
- Principles for enduring farmer partnerships
Thank you to our Certification Training Sponsor and Host, AgriSolar Alliance!
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