Welcome to the

Sonoran Desert Photovoltaic Laboratory

We are a school-based citizen science network where students, teachers, and researchers collaborate on real-world energy solutions. Through agrivoltaics—combining agriculture with solar power—students actively contribute to sustainable and equitable energy transitions in their communities. 🌞🌱

SPV Lab

Discover how agrivoltaics and citizen science are shaping a sustainable future! This 2-minute video showcases students and researchers working together to explore solar-powered farming and real-world energy solutions.

Agrivoltaics

Growing crops and producing solar energy on the same land. Solar panels provide shade, reduce water loss, and protect crops—all while generating clean power.
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Citizen Science

Students and communities working with scientists to collect data, solve problems, and make a real impact on the environment and energy solutions.
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Agrivoltaics Citizen Science

Communities, students, and researchers study and implement solar-powered farming. Advancing sustainability while actively contributing to real scientific research.
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Get Involved

with the Sonoran Photovoltaic Laboratory AgriPV Citizen Science network

✉ info@spvlab.org

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Our Resouces

We have developed helpful materials to learn about and get started on your agrivoltaics project.
Explore topics in three categories: Plants, Panels, and People.
Each section offers easy-to-understand content, activities, and templates to support schools and communities in exploring agrivoltaics in our region.

Plants

Learn about growing crops in the Sonoran Desert! Find out which plants thrive in the desert, how they adapt to dry conditions, and how agrivoltaics supports sustainable farming practices.

Panels

Explore how solar panels work and their role in generating electricity. Understand how they’re made, how they harness the sun’s energy, and how they compare to other energy sources.

People

Discover the connections between food, water, and energy in Sonoran Desert communities. Learn through real stories how agrivoltaics is shaping sustainable solutions for families and neighborhoods in the region.