Okovate Sustainable Energy

Excited to officially announce Jarrette Lewis has joined our team full-time, as our Director of Origination & Development. His extensive experience in site control, greenfield development, permitting, M&A, and asset management will help drive forward Okovate's core development business. Jarrette Lewis started his career as a landman and has been a developer in the solar industry since 2017. He has led or supported the development of over 3,400 MW of solar, wind, and energy storage projects across the United States. He has a proven track record of success in developing and operating solar projects, from greenfield development to commercial operation. Jarrette was formerly at Senior Renewable Power Project Director at Shell. Prior to joining Shell, Jarrette was a Lead Project Manager of Development at NextEra Energy Resources. #growth #agrivoltaics #dualusesolar #development

For the first time, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Policy Book has recommended the prioritization of solar power development that either allows for "verified" agricultural production to carry on via shared land use, commonly known as "agrivoltaics," or for solar projects to be sited on marginal and brownfield land. Among many policy statements in the 265 page work approved by its voting delegates last week, three strong and constructive pro-solar positions emerged in the 2025 Policy Book and work together to help balance the scales of solar power development back into harmony with stewardship best practices, including: (1) topsoil, vegetation and decommissioning management plans to preserve the land’s natural resources and productive capacity, (2) prioritization of projects with a "shared agricultural use component" which are designed to allow for continued agricultural production within the project footprint, and (3) prioritization of siting solar projects onto marginal acres unsuitable for agricultural production as well as brownfields that may be polluted. Read the complete write up covering the evolution of solar land use policy at the 106th American Farm Bureau Annual Convention, including specific policy language and links to the primary materials, on the Solar Farm Summit blog >> https://lnkd.in/gvNEBAkW #farm #farming #solar #solarfarm #solarfarming #agriculture #agrivoltaics #energy #environment #landuse #stewardship #conservation #ecovoltaics #agpolicy #policy #farmpolicy #farmbill

Okovate is thrilled to welcome Max Roepe to our team as a full-time Business Development Manager! Max brings a unique and impressive blend of experience in solar energy, sustainable agriculture, and business development that makes him a perfect fit for our mission. He holds a Master's degree in Agribusiness and Food Innovation Management from Colorado State University, demonstrating his deep commitment to the agricultural industry. His 4+ years in sustainable agriculture, coupled with his proven success in solar project sales, positions him perfectly to connect with our landowner and farming partners and understand their needs. Managing over 100 solar projects with an impressive success rate at Nova Solar, Max has a consistent track record of driving growth and delivering results. His hands-on experience as a Production Manager for Hawaii's largest commercial cucumber producer and his service as an Environmental Management Advisor with the Peace Corps in Jamaica have provided him with invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities within the agricultural sector. Max's ferver for empowering farmers, advancing sustainable energy, and fostering economic resilience aligns perfectly with Okovate's core values. We're incredibly excited to see the contributions Max will make to Okovate as we continue to provide innovative solar solutions for the agricultural industry. Welcome aboard, Max! We're so glad to have you on the team. #Agrivoltaics #BizDev #AgTech #DualUseSolar #DrivingInnovation

In partnership with Earthling Digital, Okovate Sustainable Energy is thrilled to unveil our rebranded identity, logo, and website (www.okovate.com), reflecting our growth and evolution as a leader in agrivoltaic development and consulting. This rebrand represents more than just a visual refresh. It signifies our dedication to: 🥬 Innovation: Developing cutting-edge agrivoltaic solutions that maximize land use efficiency and agricultural productivity. 🥬 Collaboration: Partnering with farmers, landowners, communities, and asset owners to create mutually beneficial agrivoltaic projects. 🥬 Sustainability: Promoting sustainable agriculture and renewable energy to build a resilient and thriving future. We're excited to continue our mission of powering a brighter future, one agrivoltaic project at a time. Check out our new website and let us know what you think! #agrivoltaics #renewables #sustainableagriculture #okovate #rebrand #newlogo

We're excited to share that Okovate Sustainable Energy has been selected as a winner of the Solar Prize Round 8 Power Up category! This award recognizes innovative solar energy solutions that have the potential to significantly impact the industry. We're grateful to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for this opportunity to advance our mission of accelerating the adoption of agrivoltaics. With this funding, we'll be able to further develop and deploy cutting-edge tools, making dual-use land solutions more attainable for landowners. #Agrivoltaics #CleanEnergy #Innovation #SolarPrize #PowerUp #Okovate

We're excited to share that Okovate Sustainable Energy has been selected as a winner of the Solar Prize Round 8 Power Up category! This award recognizes innovative solar energy solutions that have the potential to significantly impact the industry. We're grateful to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for this opportunity to advance our mission of accelerating the adoption of agrivoltaics. With this funding, we'll be able to further develop and deploy cutting-edge tools, making dual-use land solutions more attainable for landowners. #Agrivoltaics #CleanEnergy #Innovation #SolarPrize #PowerUp #Okovate

🌱 We're #Hiring: Business Development Manager 🌞 Are you passionate about building sustainable futures and empowering rural communities? Join us at Okovate as our Business Development Manager and help revolutionize the intersection of agriculture and renewable energy!

We’re thrilled to share that Okovate's co-founders, Savannah Whitfield and Miles Q. Braxton, have been recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 2025 in the Energy & Green Tech category! 🌱⚡ ☀️ This recognition highlights the important work Savannah and Miles are leading at Okovate, advancing agrivoltaics and building greater resilience for farmers. Thank you to Forbes for this honor, and to all of you for your continued support. We’re excited to keep moving forward with our mission to innovate, to protect farmland, and further the clean energy transition. The journey is just beginning! We look forward to continuing to accelerate the adoption of agrivoltaics and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient solar and agricultural landscape. #Forbes30Under30 #Agrivoltaics #CleanTech #Innovation #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #AgTech #Okovate https://lnkd.in/e-WgWCgt  

Happy Holidays from the Okovate team. There’s no Thanksgiving without the farmers, ranchers, and service providers that bring food to our communities. We thank you 🍂🦃 🍁

The Okovate team had the pleasure of visiting Rutgers University Agrivoltaics Program animal farm site! ☀️🐄🌱 Savannah Whitfield, Okovate co-founder, and Kiana Michaan learned about the agrivoltaics research on animal grazing and forage production happening at the site which features vertical bifacial solar panels. The Rutgers Agrivoltaics Program is conducting key research supporting resilient and sustainable co-located food & energy production as part of New Jersey’s Dual-Use Solar Pilot Program. Thank you to Isabelle Graj for joining us and sharing the passion for agrivoltaics. Huge thank you to David Specca and Shawn Sorrels for the warm welcome and for their important agrivoltaics research! And thank to you A.J. Both and Dena Seidel #agrivoltaics #solar #cleanenergy #agriculture #renewableenergy #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming