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October 6, 2021

GROWING CROPS UNDER SOLAR PANELS

iGLOBES would like to congratulate Greg Barron-Gafford and his team for getting the $10M grant for his research on agrivoltaics - "the co-locating of agriculture and solar photovoltaic panels – which can maintain crop production, produce renewable energy, lower water use and increase farm profitability. Greg Barron-Gafford, professor in the School of Geography, Development and Environment in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, will be the physical science lead on the project. In 2017, Barron-Gafford's research team, which includes UArizona undergraduate and graduate students, began growing crops beneath 9-foot solar arrays at the university's Biosphere 2 facility, where Barron-Gafford is the director of food, energy and water resilience solutions. Read the full article in UA News.

The Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS) of Paris holds a prestigious place within the best universities worldwide. Students are granted stimulating surroundings and a diversified offer for many formations. International Selection is a great opportunity for students to join a French university of excellence. They can prepare for a Master and ENS graduate degree. With both a personal tutor and a grant, they will be offered the best possible conditions to study. Deadline: December 12 (Sciences) and December 9 (Arts&Humanities). For more information...