

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Solar for the Ag Community: An Agrivoltaics Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Discover how you can integrate small-scale solar and battery backup into your farming operation with a tour of PEC's agrivoltaics project.About this EventAgrivoltaics, which combines agricultural and solar production on the same plot of land, can support farmers by giving them energy independence, protecting them from rising utility bills, and diversifying their revenue streams while still keeping land in production.Join fellow farmers, ag producers and landowners for this hands-on interactive workshop to learn more.This event is free, but registration is required. Lunch will be provided.Event HighlightsAgrivoltaics 101: Get a grounded introduction to how solar panels can coexist with crops and livestock, while providing energy independence and cost savings.Site Tour: Walk through PEC’s Community Farm for an exclusive tour of Virginia’s first crop-based agrivoltaics project (solar panels, crops, and full battery backup) installed in 2025. See the technology in action and discuss the real-world logistics of installation and maintenance.Solar "Speed Dating": Back by popular demand! We are adapting our successful "conservation speed dating" format to help you get moving on your specific goals. You’ll have the opportunity to rotate through tables with:– Solar Installers: To talk site viability, hardware, technical requirements, and site viability specific to your property.– Finance Professionals: To explore grants and financing options.– PEC Staff: Speak with the project developers and agricultural leads of the demonstration project.Questions? Contact Montana L. Ruffner at mlanier@pecva.org or 540-677-0813.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/29ee6ad0-1f0e-11f1-8c59-7d35fb7764c4-rimg-w1110-h740-dcaba260-gmir.jpg More About PEC’s Agrivoltaics Project at Our Community Farm:This demonstration project was completed in the fall of 2025 at PEC’s Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows in Aldie, Virginia. It is also the Commonwealth’s first crop-based agrivoltaics project!17kW solar system with 23kW battery backupProduces enough power (130% offset) for the farm’s electricity, including well pumps, coolers, and greenhouseThe farm can run completely “off-grid” with its solar and battery combination1,530 sq ft production space = approximately 2,000 lbs, 1,667 mealsHas experimental and control group plantingsIn-ground plantings and raised beds for replication on farms, wineries, breweries, parking lots, and brownfieldsPlanted with cold-weather, shade-tolerant, non-vining cropsOur farm staff are monitoring yield, quality, irrigation, soilLearn more at pecva.org/agrivoltaics
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aldie/solar-for-the-ag-community-an-agrivoltaics-workshop/100001985075712894
- **Event Categories**: workshops, speed-dating
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Aldie
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows
- **lat**: 38.964797
- **long**: -77.61918750000001
- **full address**: The Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows, 39990 Howsers Branch Dr, Aldie, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: The Piedmont Environmental Council (https://allevents.in/org/the-piedmont-environmental-council/22719655)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows, 39990 Howsers Branch Dr, Aldie, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Piedmont Environmental Council
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, speed-dating
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Solar for the Ag Community: An Agrivoltaics Workshop ?
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