Michigan Agrivoltaics Tour
October 28, 2026
Registration Deadline: October 22, 2026 - 11:59PM
Bass Lake Fire Department Community Room
Contact: M. Charles Gould
Michigan farmers interested in grazing livestock or producing hay on solar sites are invited to join a tour of the Bope Farm at the Mammoth Solar Project near Knox, Indiana. Participants will hear from representatives of Doral about agricultural integration into solar project operations, and from Billy Bope, who will share his firsthand experience raising hay and grazing sheep, hogs, and chickens within a utility-scale solar facility. This unique opportunity will provide practical, real-world insights into agrivoltaics, livestock management, and farm diversification while allowing participants to see a working agricultural operation integrated with solar energy production.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today and discover how agrivoltaics could create new opportunities for your farm.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
• Closed-toe shoes are required – steel-toed boots are preferred.
• Long-sleeves and long pants are required. Remember we will be outside so dress for the elements.
• A hard hat, safety vest, eye protection, and boot covers will be provided on site.
BUS LOGISTICS
A 56-passenger bus is chartered for this tour. There will be two pick up locations along the route from the Lansing area to Mammoth Solar. The first pick up location is the Northwest Carpool Lot, 7585 W Grand River Hwy, Watertown Twp, MI 48906. The bus will be there at 6:00 AM and will leave at 6:30 AM. The second pick up location is the Paw Paw/Lawton Carpool Lot, 60257 M-40, Paw Paw, MI 49079. The estimated time of arrival is 8:15 AM with departure at 8:30 AM. Tour participants will be dropped off at the location they got on the bus on the way back to Lansing.
AGENDA (Note: Times are listed in Central Time)
10:00 am Arrival at Bass Lake Fire Department Community Center, Knox, IN
10:15 – 10:20 Welcome (Connie Neininger, CN Consulting)
10:20 – 10:35 Permitting for agrivoltaics (Connie Neininger)
10:35 – 10:55 Development of the Mammoth Project (Ed Baptista, Doral)
10:55 – 11:15 Agrivoltaics at the Mammoth Site (Chris Kline, Doral and Billy Bope, Farmer)
11:15 - 11:45 Lunch
11:45 pm Load bus and travel to Mammoth North Solar Site
12:00 - 1:45 Tour of and discussion at Bope Farm
1:45 - 2:00 Load bus and return to Bass Lake Fire Department Community Center
2:10 Depart for Michigan
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