Professor Alona Armstrong

Professor in Energy & Environmental Sciences

Research Interests

I am a Professor of Energy & Environmental Sciences within Lancaster Environment Centre and Director of Energy Lancaster, a university-wide group of energy researchers. Beyond Lancaster University, I sit on the Solar Energy UK Natural Capital Steering Committee and the SP Electricity North West Environment and Sustainability Stakeholder Advisory panel.

My research examines how the low-carbon energy transition affects local environments, including ecosystem function, properties, and service provision. Using desk-based, field, laboratory, and modelling approaches, I explore how renewable energy development, with a focus on solar farms, can be delivered while maximising environmental co-benefits. My work takes a solutions-focused perspective, recognising the need for decarbonisation alongside strategic land use. Collaboration with stakeholders across sectors is central to my approach. I aim to translate research insights into policy and practice, supporting the delivery of environmental benefits alongside low-carbon energy development.

Agrivoltaics Agenda Workshop
Participation in workshop, seminar, course

Sofia Midauar Gondim Rocha

Sofia Midauar Gondim Rocha

PhD student, Associate Lecturer

Centre of Excellence in Environmental Data Science, Energy Lancaster, Environmental Science

  • Centre of Excellence in Environmental Data Science
  • Energy and Environment
  • Energy Lancaster
  • Environmental Science
  • Pentland Centre
  • Soil Plant and Land Systems