About the AgriSolar Clearinghouse

The AgriSolar Clearinghouse is a nationwide hub developed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology to connect businesses, landowners, and researchers with trusted resources to support the growth of co-located solar and sustainable agriculture, also known as agrivoltaic development.  

By 2030, solar installations are expected to cover more than 3 million acres of land in the United States. Today, most of those installations sit on top of stripped, single-use land. Expanding agrivoltaics on solar-appropriate lands will allow agricultural and solar producers to maximize the use of land, increasing pollinator habitat, diversifying ecosystem services, and increasing revenue.  

NCAT’s team of energy engineers and sustainable agriculture specialists, along with a national network of partners, have developed the Clearinghouse to facilitate peer-to-peer networks, engage stakeholders, and provide individualized technical assistance. 

This is your chance to join the AgriSolar community as we: 

  • Connect farmers, developers, researchers, and the public 
  • Provide practical technical assistance 
  • Develop best practices and innovative solutions
  • Evaluate innovative financing options 
  • Promote sustainable agri-solar opportunities 

Staff, Partners and Stakeholders

Meet the AgriSolar Team

NCAT’s team of sustainable agriculture specialists and energy engineers are ready to provide technical assistance, facilitate information sharing, build peer-to-peer mentor groups, and develop media to support AgriSolar researchers and practitioners. 

Stacie Peterson

Stacie Peterson

Energy Program Director; AgriSolar Clearinghouse Program Manager, NCAT
Danielle Miska

Danielle Miska

Senior Engineer, NCAT
Anna Adair

Anna Adair

Energy Program Assistant, NCAT
Allen Puckett

Allen Puckett

Technical Writer, NCAT
Laura Howe

Laura Howe

Senior Engineer, NCAT
Carl Bernsten

Carl Bernsten

Energy Engineer, NCAT
Chris Lent

Chris Lent

Sustainable Agriculture Specialist, NCAT
Marisa Larson

Marisa Larson

LIHEAP Clearinghouse Manager, NCAT