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2026 Georgia Solar Farm Summit

2026 Georgia Solar Farm Summit2026 Georgia Solar Farm Summit2026 Georgia Solar Farm Summit




July 15 - 16

Athens, GA

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Agrivoltaics

Ripple Effects

Agrivoltaics

Stakeholders in Georgia are exploring how solar development can integrate with working lands—to the mutual benefit of both. Dual-use practices—known as "agrivoltaics" or AgPV—have a great many applications including livestock grazing, crop raising, and conservation habitat able to add production value and performance.

Ecovoltaics

Ripple Effects

Agrivoltaics

Single-purpose solar projects increasingly intersect with farmland & forests, often posing tough tradeoffs with essential ecosystem services. Integrated "ecovoltaics" systems incorporate conservation best practice and achieved improvement measures on par with the CRP—and better—i.e. +20X native bee counts in MN.

Ripple Effects

Ripple Effects

Ripple Effects

Georgia’s rapid economic and energy evolution is creating new growth opportunities–as well as growing pains. Very adaptable and widely applicable, AgPV-enabled solar farms harvest homegrown electrons while stacking agricultural performance and value-add on the farm with positive ripple effect on local farm economies.

GASFS26 Venue

Georgia Center

University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

1197 South Lumpkin Street

Athens, GA 30602-3603


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What to Expect at the Georgia Solar Farm Summit

Agrivoltaics & regenerative land use case studies

Responsible ground-mount solar & siting best practices

Responsible ground-mount solar & siting best practices

Where dual-use strategies—such as solar grazing, crop production, and habitat conservation—support farm viability and ecosystem services.

Responsible ground-mount solar & siting best practices

Responsible ground-mount solar & siting best practices

Responsible ground-mount solar & siting best practices

Planning, design and operations best practice that align solar projects with land use priorities, conservation goals, and community context.

Land stewardship, conservation & resilience

Responsible ground-mount solar & siting best practices

Land stewardship, conservation & resilience

Ecovoltaics practice that protect soils, water, forestry systems, and long-term land preservation across Georgia’s working and natural landscapes.

Agriculturally-aligned development principles

Agriculturally-aligned development principles

Agriculturally-aligned development principles

Integrated planning processes and construction technique supporting local economies, farm communities, and long-term conservation.

Energy growth, resilience & independence

Agriculturally-aligned development principles

Agriculturally-aligned development principles

Dynamic mix of interdisciplinary perspectives discussing how Georgia will meet energy demand without making undue land use trade offs.

Professional candor & your perspective

Agriculturally-aligned development principles

Professional candor & your perspective

Robust brainstorming & troubleshooting building from the ABCs of AgPV up to solar's toughest, most advanced topics.

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Who typically attends Solar Farm Summit events?

Farmers & Landowners

Local, Regional, & State Planners

Solar Developers, Owners & EPCs

Electric Utilities & Grid Operators

Researchers & Conservation Organizations

Policymakers, Economic Developers, Community Leaders & Students

Why a State-Focused Summit

The Georgia Solar Farm Summit brings together farmers, solar developers, utilities, policymakers, researchers, and land stewardship leaders to explore how solar energy and agriculture can work together.


Through practical discussions, research insights, and real-world case studies, the summit focuses on responsible solar siting, agrivoltaics, and strategies that support both energy development and working lands.

New to agrivoltaics and ecovoltaics? Start here.

Explore foundational resources on dual-use solar, land stewardship, and responsible ground-mount development. Our curated guide connects you to trusted research, best practices, and practical frameworks relevant to Georgia’s energy and agricultural landscape.

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