Asia Agri-Solar Summit 2026 ☀️

Dive into how solar panels and farming team up to power a greener future in Asia at our Agrivoltaics event! Unlocking the Dual Future of Clean Energy & Sustainable Agriculture Join leading policymakers, energy innovators, and agricultural pioneers from across Asia for an interactive working dialogue on scaling agri-solar (agrivoltaics) over the next 3 to 5 years. 🗓️ Event Details • Date: Friday, 9th October 2026 • Time: 15:30 – 17:30 (Doors open at 15:20) • Location: COMO Metropolitan Hotel • Format: Interactive Working Dialogue (Hybrid: In-Person & Remote) • Admission: FREE (Pre-registration required) • Hosted By: Earth Sherpa & the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership (ETP) 🌾 Why Agri-Solar? Why Now? Producing food and clean electricity on the exact same plot of land is no longer just an experiment—it is a proven, triple-win solution for Asia’s land, energy, and climate challenges. By raising solar panels above fields or spacing them between crops, farmers can generate renewable power for the grid while continuing to plant and harvest. Converting less than 1% of global cropland to agri-solar could meet global energy demand, yet deployment across Asia is just getting started. At this high-level regional exchange, you will: • Gain First-Hand Regional Intelligence: Hear real-world updates and field data directly from pioneering teams in Japan, Thailand, India, the Philippines, and South Korea. • Unlock Financing & Policy Solutions: Discover what it takes to make projects bankable, streamline land-use permits, and protect farmer livelihoods. • Build Cross-Border Partnerships: Connect directly with project developers, government officials, climate investors, and agricultural researchers working across Asia. 🌏 Featuring Regional Insights From: • 🇯🇵 Japan: Agritree & Japan Solar-Sharing Federation (JSSF) • 🇹🇭 Thailand: SGtech, Naresuan University • 🇵🇭 Philippines: Asia Engine for Net Zero (AENZ) • 🇰🇷 South Korea: Korean Agrivoltaic Association (KAVA) • 🇮🇳 India: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) • 🇵🇰Pakistan: Pakistan Solar Association (PSA) 🕒 Program Outline Opening & Framing (10 min): Setting the regional context and strategic focus with Earth Sherpa & ETP What is Agri-Solar?(10 min): A concise breakdown of agrivoltaic technology, crop yields, and land-use efficiency. Regional Snapshots 5 × 8-min Fast-Paced Briefings (40 min): Case studies directly from Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, India and South Korea. Moderated Panel & Q&A(40 min): Deep dive into critical near-term steps: permitting, financing, grid off-take, and farmer co-ownership. Wrap-Up & Networking (20 min): Summary of actionable priorities followed by structured regional networking. ♿️ Venure Accessibility & Guest Inclusion Hybrid Access: Join in person or tune in remotely via our live virtual stream. Wheelchair Accessibility:The physical venue is fully wheelchair-accessible. Language Support: On-site translation (English ↔ Thai) is available. 🌏 ⛰️Who is Earth Sherpa? Earth Sherpa is a non-profit policy consulting organization based in Tokyo, Japan. Acting as "sherpas" (guides) for change makers, we supports local communities, businesses, and grassroots leaders tackling climate change and regional economic decline.