Field
AI-Enabled Solutions
Date
April 2026
Abstract
This project is a student-led sustainability and business development initiative focused on expanding access to solar outdoor lighting in high-need environments such as campuses, public spaces, commercial properties, and residential communities. In partnership with Portor, a lighting supplier exploring growth in solar solutions, the project evaluates how solar lighting can address real-world challenges related to safety, visibility, energy use, and infrastructure costs while also supporting broader sustainability goals.
The project also leverages AI-driven tools for automation, content creation, and workflow efficiency throughout research, outreach, and project development.
The initiative combines field research, stakeholder engagement, and market analysis to identify where solar lighting can provide the greatest practical and economic value. A key part of the project is assessing potential pilot opportunities, including university campuses and other community-serving spaces, where solar outdoor lighting may improve nighttime safety, reduce reliance on traditional electrical infrastructure, and demonstrate scalable impact. The project also examines barriers to adoption, procurement considerations, and the strategic positioning needed to help Portor enter or expand within these markets.
Supported by the North Valley THRIVE Catalyst Fund, this work aims to produce both a meaningful community impact and a replicable growth model for clean lighting deployment. Ultimately, the project seeks to show how a targeted solar lighting pilot can serve as both a sustainability solution and a pathway for broader market expansion, creating value for institutions, communities, and industry partners alike.
Recommended Citation
Aliev, Eldar and Tran Bao, Jenny, "Stockton Sustainability Initiative" (2026). Pacific Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit (PIES). 36.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pies/36
