Agrivoltaics (dual land use for agriculture and photo voltaics) was a relatively new concept in rural Alaska. In a 3-year, $1.3 million project funded by the United States Department of Energy, our team of researchers from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska Pacific University, and solar developer Renewable IPP required a way to communicate dense scientific findings, build trust with local stakeholders, and inform research with real insights around sustainable food systems and energy sovereignty.

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I led the stakeholder outreach, qualitative research, and narrative strategy for this multi-year agrivoltaics study. This included conducting interviews, processing and coding qualitative data, and shaping a public-facing story. I also coordinated an interactive event launch that brought researchers, growers, and community members together to explore early findings and interact with the vegetation growing under the solar array.