Clean Energy
The future of energy is reliant on the development and deployment of carbon-free energy sources such as wind, solar, and geothermal. Maneuvering challenges in this field will be critical to the energy transition.
Recent Work
Impact of Solar Lighting Kits on the Lives of the Poor
Solar kits in rural Ghana slashed energy costs, boosted student performance, and led to more than a 200% return on donor investment—proving light can truly power lasting change.
An Exploration of Solar Access: How Can Tenants Benefit from Solar Financing Policies?
The U.S. solar boom leaves renters behind, with current policies favoring homeowners. This digest explores the barriers that tenants face and potential pathways towards more equitable solar access for all.
Solar
Agrivoltaic Options and Designs at the New Bolton Center of the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School
The Penn School of Veterinary Medicine is exploring the development of an agrivoltaics project combining sheep grazing for research with the production of solar electricity to help power the New Bolton Center. This digest looks at three options: ideal, low-cost, and zoning-constrained.
The Use and Potential of Agrivoltaics in the United States
Agrivoltaics combine the production of crops or livestock with the generation of electricity from solar panels. To date, the number of agrivoltaics projects has been modest, about 600 nationwide. Sheep grazing is the most popular livestock type. Vegetables and berries are the leading crops.
