Latest article from Megashift FISIPOL UGM
“Energy Transition from the Fields: Agrivoltaics Meets Agroforestry”
By: Fikri Danang Himawan
This article explores the concept of agrivoltaics — the integration of solar panels and agriculture on the same land — and how this system can be combined with agroforestry, a land management practice that integrates trees, food crops, and/or livestock. The combination of these two approaches offers a solution to address the challenges of renewable energy, food sustainability, land-use efficiency, and climate change adaptation.
However, Fikri emphasizes that the success of implementing such a system is not solely a matter of technology. It requires models tailored to Indonesia’s tropical conditions, integrative cross-sector policies, and a commitment to empowering farmers as the primary actors, rather than merely the recipients of technology. The article also reminds readers that the sustainability transition must be grounded in social justice and the sovereignty of both food and energy.
With an analytical style that blends data, policy, and a vision for the future, this piece serves as both an inspiration and a call to action to work together in building a food-energy system that is productive, efficient, and fair.
Read the full article on the Megashift FISIPOL UGM website.