Frances Hallen, a fourth-year Environmental Engineering student, received the Co-op student of the year award for her work term at EDF Renewables.
In spring 2023, Hallen assisted in the development of solar and wind facilities across North America.
“Being in Environmental Engineering, I was interested in looking at system infrastructure and the greater impacts that it has on different communities,” said Hallen. “Renewable energy came up as something that could target all those things. It made me feel like I could make an impact in many ways.”
Hallen’s research on land displacement for corn ethanol saved more than $7,500 an acre in social value (a measurement of the positive impacts a change brings to society). Her successes led her to contribute to publications with the Pace Energy and Climate Centre, a leading organization in environmental energy.
In her role, she also initiated a partnership between EDF Renewables and Agrivoltaics Canada. The successful partnership demonstrates her skill and initiative in networking with government regulatory agencies and teams across the continent.
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Frances Hallen