Illuminating Common Ground: Success Factors for Tribal Solar Energy Development
2023
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Illuminating Common Ground: Success Factors for Tribal Solar Energy Development
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2023
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Tribal energy development is a complex multi-faceted topic. The objective of this work is to identify common themes across tribal solar energy deployment projects, focusing specifically on lessons learned and recommendations. Identifying these commonalities and learning from the experiences of tribes that have embarked in energy development efforts can help to inform the development of future tribal solar energy projects. A thematic qualitative analysis approach was used to analyze project reports and presentations for 41 tribal solar deployment projects funded by the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs, applying a framework of success factors developed from the literature. The results of the qualitative analysis are
described in four discrete parts: comprehensive and inclusive planning, fostering partnerships and collaboration, building capacity, and exercising and advancing tribal sovereignty. Each of the overarching themes inform recommendations for tribes to promote the success of solar projects.
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Professional paper for the fulfillment of the Master of Science in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy degree.
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LaValle, Sarah. (2023). Illuminating Common Ground: Success Factors for Tribal Solar Energy Development. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/254249.
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