Independent Research Practice
Commissioned studies, grant collaborations, and policy analysis for agencies, foundations, and research institutions working on the economics of dual-use solar and agricultural land.
Engagements are scoped to your organization's questions, timeline, and funding structure — and grounded in peer-reviewed methodology throughout.
Custom economic studies for water agencies and irrigation districts assessing agrivoltaic co-benefits — water conservation yield, shading effects on evapotranspiration, LCOE analysis, and dual-use land valuation. Delivered as a standalone report suitable for board presentation or public comment.
Co-investigator and subcontract engagements for USDA, NSF, DOE, and foundation-funded research projects. Brings active field research infrastructure at Cal Poly Pomona's Spadra Farm and established methodology in agrivoltaic financial modeling and environmental valuation.
Accessible, evidence-based white papers for conservation foundations, environmental NGOs, and philanthropic organizations. Topics include agrivoltaic policy design, ecosystem services valuation, California renewable energy equity, and dual-use land economics.
Independent economic analysis in support of regulatory proceedings, legislative testimony, and policy development. Areas of expertise include California community solar regulation (AB 2316, CPUC CRE), ITC and post-IRA deal structures, payment for ecosystem services, and agrivoltaic zoning economics.
The practice is built on active peer-reviewed research — not prior industry experience repurposed as consulting. Every commissioned study draws on the same analytical frameworks and field data published in leading journals.
Current field research at Cal Poly Pomona's Spadra Farm generates primary data on agrivoltaic yield interactions, microclimate effects, and dual-use economic performance under California conditions.
FFAR-funded · Active 2024–presentReach out with your organization's research need, funding context, and timeline. Engagements are scoped on a project basis — there is no retainer requirement.