Shaping a More Equitable Renewable Energy Transition in North Carolina
Published on December 5, 2022
Ajulo Othow and other leaders in North Carolina are working to ensure the state’s solar energy boom benefits communities that have historically been excluded from clean energy investments.
The Hive Fund article highlights efforts to create a more equitable renewable energy transition in North Carolina. Community advocates like Othow are promoting agrivoltaics and micro solar leases—innovative models that allow farmers, especially Black landowners, to generate income from solar installations while continuing agricultural production. These approaches help preserve generational land, support local energy resilience, and ensure that clean energy development includes rural and low-wealth communities. The work reflects a broader push for climate and gender justice in the South.
