About MAC
Collaboration Turns Possibility Into Progress
As agrivoltaic systems expand across working farmland, they influence agriculture, energy, food systems, supply chains, consumer markets, research, finance, and rural communities.
The Midwest Agrivoltaic Collaborative (MAC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, created to bring these perspectives together. By fostering collaboration across industries, disciplines, and communities, MAC helps identify opportunities, address challenges, and explore practical pathways for the long-term integration of agriculture and renewable energy.
About MAC
Where perspectives become partnerships.
MAC brings together stakeholders from across agriculture, energy, research, finance, food systems, and rural communities to exchange ideas, identify emerging needs, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Through ongoing engagement and dialogue, MAC helps surface gaps, connect expertise, and facilitate partnerships that support the continued growth and integration of agrivoltaics.
By creating space for collaboration, shared learning, and practical problem-solving, MAC works to strengthen the connections between the people, industries, and institutions shaping the future of agrivoltaics.
Why MAC Exists
The future of agrivoltaics will not be determined by technology alone.
Long-term success depends on markets, consumer understanding, agricultural viability, supply chain integration, community support, and collaboration across sectors that have not traditionally worked together.
MAC exists to help build those connections and explore pathways that create value for farmers, rural communities, and the broader agricultural economy.
Mission & Values
What Guides Our Work
Agriculture First
Agricultural production remains at the center of everything we do. Agrivoltaics should support farmers, not displace them.Regional Focus
The Midwest has distinct soils, climates, farming systems, and communities. Our work is tailored to this region and the people who farm it.Collaborative by Design
No single organization can build this industry alone. MAC exists to convene, connect, and coordinate across sectors and stakeholder groups.Grounded in Evidence
We follow the research, engage with practitioners, and resist hype. Our recommendations are based on what is actually working in the field.Community Benefit
Agrivoltaic development should create lasting value for rural communities, not just for landowners and developers, but for the broader agricultural ecosystem.Long-Term Stewardship
We think in generations. The decisions made today about how agrivoltaics are developed will shape the agricultural landscape for decades to come.Get Involved
Whether you are a farmer, researcher, business, energy developer, or community leader, there is a place for you in this work. Reach out to learn more about how MAC can support your goals.