Solar farms, often criticized for occupying large areas, can actually enhance biodiversity if designed properly, according to a new planning guide from Australian experts.
The guide, titled Better Biodiversity on Solar Farms, demonstrates how solar projects, particularly in New South Wales’ Tablelands region, can contribute to native flora and fauna conservation.
By incorporating strategies like agrivoltaics and conservoltaics, developers can create habitats for species while maintaining solar energy efficiency.
Vegetation beneath solar panels …
