With a distinguished 45-year career and over 1,500 presentations and publications, sustainable energy expert Michael Totten delves into the prospects of transitioning into a solar-powered economy utilizing the transformative power of agrivoltaics and digital innovations.
Michael describes how these technologies are revolutionizing farming practices and creating the potential for sustainable, self-sufficient communities. Learn about his pioneering work on tri-level natural farming using solar microgrids, his collaborations with rock bands like Pearl Jam to combat climate change, and the groundbreaking concept of digital twins, a virtual visualization tool to help manage and optimize all manner of production scenarios.
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Michael P Totten links:
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- National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) solar farm apps
- InSPIRE (Innovative Solar Practices Integrated with Rural Economies and Ecosystems)
- OpenEI (Open Energy Information)
- Mark Jacobson at Stanford “100% Clean, Renewable Energy and Storage for Everything”
- Amory Lovins – Integrative design for radical energy efficiency
- Warren Wilson College Farm
- Agile Fractal Grid
