A Community Solar Farm
A Solar Energy Farm that Empowers the North Fork Valley
Community Solar in Hotchkiss, Colorado
Join us in pioneering community-focused agrivoltaic farming solutions that provide vital energy to low-income households. Agrivoltaics combines agriculture and solar energy by growing crops beneath solar panels, optimizing land use for both energy generation and farming.
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Agrivoltaics: Farming that Combines Agriculture with Solar-Energy Production
Discover agrivoltaics, an innovative blend of agriculture and photovoltaic technology. This dual-use approach maximizes land efficiency, generates clean energy, and supports sustainable agricultural practices, contributing to both energy production and food security. In partnership with the Delta Montrose Energy Association, Mirasol Agrivoltaic provides energy through solar operations on Thistle Whistle Farm to low-income households in Hotchkiss, Colorado.
- Donations: Support our cutting-edge projects and community programs through financial contributions. Each investment helps us scale our impact and drive innovation.
- Volunteer: Engage with our projects firsthand. We welcome professionals and enthusiasts to contribute to our mission.
- Membership Benefits: Membership offers networking opportunities, project insights, and direct involvement in our initiatives.
Our practices are based on biodiversity, ecological balance, and sustainability. Agrivoltaics are environmentally sustainable, promote soil health and biodiversity, reduce the negative impacts of agriculture on the environment, and produce safe and healthy food. The partial shading of solar panels over sensitive crops cools the air around plants, reduces moisture loss, and often increases productivity. It is time to choose regenerative, alternative-energy farming solutions.
About Mirasol Agrivoltaic
Mission Statement: Advancing renewable energy solutions that enhance agricultural productivity and strengthen community resilience.
Governance: Managed by a team dedicated to excellence, Mirasol Agrivoltaic operates in partnership with Thistle Whistle Community Solar and Thistle Whistle Farm to promote sustainability and community engagement.
Meet Our Solar Energy Partners
Thistle Whistle Community Solar
What We Do: Our community solar project makes it easy for locals to access clean energy, particularly low- and moderate-income households.
How We Work: As a 501c3 nonprofit in Hotchkiss, Colorado, TWCS is guided by our shared goals of sustainability and community support. Our team is dedicated to making solar power accessible and beneficial for all, particularly for low-income households.
Thistle Whistle Farm
What We Do: The mission of Thistle Whistle Farm is two-fold:
- To grow and provide our community with the best-tasting, most-interesting, most-nutritious foods.
- To engage our community in the process of growing food responsibly, without chemical inputs and at a human scale, providing experiences and education.
How We Work: Managed alongside Thistle Whistle Community Solar, our farm is a place where agriculture and solar power work hand in hand. This partnership helps us use our land efficiently, supporting both our community and the environment. Catch us at the Arbol Farmers’ Market in Paonia, or the farmers’ markets in Gunnison and Crested Butte! Or, join our CSA and pick up your seasonal veggies at one of our convenient Delta County locations.
Bowie Site 1
What We Do: Expanding the North Fork Valley’s renewable energy footprint to foster larger community benefits.
How We Work: Bowie Site 1 serves as a critical component in our regional sustainability efforts.
Get Involved
Connect with us through workshops, seminars, and conferences. Our events focus on the latest trends in renewable energy and sustainable agriculture, providing a platform for learning and collaboration. Our educational initiatives serve as a cornerstone of our outreach, providing schools and communities with the knowledge to embrace and advocate for renewable energy solutions. We host tours, workshops, and presentations that demonstrate the tangible benefits of integrating solar energy with agricultural development.
10872 3500 Rd, Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 690-7424
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