he University of New England (UNE) is hosting international solar farm biodiversity expert Dr Josh Ennen from the Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute (USA) for a presentation and panel discussion on maximising environmental outcomes in utility-scale solar developments. Josh will be joined by Dr Eric Nordberg, a leading researcher of biodiversity on solar farms in the Australian context, and a panel bringing together practical experience across the farming, land management and industry sectors.

This event welcomes Traditional Owners, industry and government representatives, farmers, researchers and community groups to explore practical solutions for enhancing biodiversity and natural capital under solar panels.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 24 June 2025

🕗 Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM  

📍 In-person Event Location: NOVA, 122 Faulkner St, Armidale

🛜 Online Event Location: Virtual/online attendance via webinar link will be possible for those unable to attend in person. This webinar link will be provided closer to the event date.

As Australia’s renewable energy sector expands, this timely event explores innovative approaches to design and manage solar farms as multi-use landscapes that benefit both energy production and biodiversity. Dr Ennen will share successful strategies from the United States, where solar farms are being transformed into valuable wildlife habitats while maintaining optimal energy generation.

The panel will explore practical strategies for designing and managing solar farms to enhance biodiversity, drawing on international case studies, stakeholder engagement, monitoring approaches, and policy innovations to balance renewable energy production with environmental stewardship.

Learn more: https://events.humanitix.com/enhancing-biodiversity-on-solar-farms