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Agrivoltaics Certification Training for Solar Developers and Operators: Chicago RE+ Midwest

  • 10 Sep 2026
  • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • RE+ Midwest, Schaumburg, IL

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


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