Source:
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Volume 145, July 2021Author(s):
H. Blaydesa
S.G. Potts
J.D. Whyatt
A. Armstrong
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Additional Keywords:
Pollinator, Solar parks, Renewable energy, Land use change, Land management, Ecosystem services, Biodiversity, Conservation
Abstract/Summary:
"Renewable power capacity is increasing globally in response to energy decarbonisation, with solar photovoltaic (PV) projected to be the dominant renewable. A significant proportion of solar PV is deployed as ground-mounted solar parks with potential implications for the hosting ecosystem."