The Solar Energy Dinner was a conceptual food event for a mingle party that kicked off a new research project by RISE Interactive Eskilstuna. The project, known as Future Alley - Sustainable Lifestyles, focused on a renovated apartment building that had been equipped with smart grid technology and micro generation of solar power, making it an ideal case study.

The aesthetics of the table's surface and the event invitation drew inspiration from the solar panel. As the project revolves around sustainable futures, the menu was carefully crafted in collaboration with chef Sonia Benevides and mostly featured seasonal ingredients.