USGS research on the effects of renewable energy
Renewable energy development, such as solar and wind energy, is growing in the United States and is expected to continue
Solar Energy Interactions with Wildlife and Their Habitats
Both the Solar Energy Interactions with Wildlife and their Habitats and the literature cited are updated regularly to account for the latest published findings in the field of solar energy and
How Our Solar Energy Research Aims To Support Wildlife
Solar energy developments may impact wildlife movement. We are studying these impacts and how solar energy can mitigate them to preserve wildlife connectivity.
Can We Invest in Solar Power Without Harming
Energy collected here could speed to major metropolitan regions across the West, part of a colossal wave of clean power needed
Making Solar Wildlife-Friendly
By continuing to pursue innovative ways to improve solar farms and other renewable energy sites, we can further lessen the impacts we have on wildlife habitats and help animals
USGS research on the effects of renewable energy on wildlife
Renewable energy development, such as solar and wind energy, is growing in the United States and is expected to continue expanding for the foreseeable future. However,
Utility-Scale Solar Fields Can Foster Abundant Biodiversity
These solar–pollinator sites are the first U.S. commercial utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) solar projects that included comprehensive research on ecovoltaics.
Increased bird diversity around small-scale solar energy plants in
Small PV farms in Poland show higher avifauna diversity compared to control areas. Features of PV farms like safe breeding areas and fences support bird presence.
Solar Impacts on Wildlife and Ecosystems
On September 13, 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) issued a Request for Information (RFI), Solar Impacts on Wildlife and Ecosystems, for
Wildlife and Solar Power
Potential benefits and impacts to wildlife and their habitats are a primary consideration during planning and development of utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) solar energy facilities.
Wildlife-Friendly Solar Energy
To explore options for minimizing these impacts, Valley Electric Association (VEA) and US Fish and Wildlife Service worked together to construct a
How Our Solar Energy Research Aims To Support
Solar energy developments may impact wildlife movement. We are studying these impacts and how solar energy can mitigate them to
Can We Invest in Solar Power Without Harming Nature?
Energy collected here could speed to major metropolitan regions across the West, part of a colossal wave of clean power needed to stave off the worst effects of global warming.
Making Solar Wildlife-Friendly
By continuing to pursue innovative ways to improve solar farms and other renewable energy sites, we can further lessen the impacts we
Utility-Scale Solar Fields Can Foster Abundant
These solar–pollinator sites are the first U.S. commercial utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) solar projects that included comprehensive
Wildlife-Friendly Solar Energy
To explore options for minimizing these impacts, Valley Electric Association (VEA) and US Fish and Wildlife Service worked together to construct a wildlife-friendly solar power generation