Access to food through renewable energy and agriculture

AgricultureEducation and Academia
Written By Stuart McNish

Guest: Omri Haiven (policy and engagement coordinator with renewable energy organization)

What does it take to coordinate research and engagement on agrivoltaics? For Omri Haiven, that is his job at the Clean Energy Research Group at Simon Fraser University, which specializes in the co-location of renewable energy and agriculture. This passion comes from an interest in food co-ops, which influences access, affordability, and equitable access to food and impacts food security.

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