Solar Farms and Wildlife Together - Halcol Energy
While not many people would deny the need for more solar farms , there has always been concern about the impact on local wildlife. This is partly because many solar farms are built in remote or rural areas. They take up a lot of space, which means there is always the potential for local wildlife to be affected. However, there are fortunately plenty of ways for solar farms and nature to work together. Agrivoltaics Agrivoltaics are areas where the land around and even under solar panels is used for farming purposes. So, crops are grown around and under solar panels. Livestock can also graze in the area. These have proven to be beneficial in many parts of the world, ensuring space is used responsibly for energy and agricultural needs. While agrivoltaics are an excellent innovation, they don’t necessarily address some of the concerns about more native wildlife. It is believed, though, that solar panels could be used in some natural habitats without endangering the local species. In fa...