This technical session explores advanced dual-use solar applications maximizing
resource efficiency. Learn how agrivoltaics reduces water usage while
preventing crop heat stress through optimized shading, and how floating PV
systems achieve higher efficiency via water cooling while reducing
evaporation. Examine critical design parameters: 3-4m panel heights for
machinery access, PAR modeling for crop selection, HDPE anchoring systems for
varying water levels, and weather-resistant float designs. Understand
economic models showing higher land equivalent ratiosfor agrivoltaics and FPV
installation premiums of offset by superior LCOE. Essential for developers,
engineers, and investors evaluating dual-use solar in land and
water-constrained regions.

• Session Partner