A global assessment of the effects of solar farms on albedo, vegetation, and land surface temperature using remote sensing

Solar Energy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 268, P. 112198 - 112198

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

The rapid development of solar energy worldwide has attracted increasing attention due to its climatic and environmental impacts. Using MODIS data, we quantified the effects farms (SFs) on albedo, vegetation (using enhanced index (EVI) as a proxy), land surface temperature (LST) based 116 large SFs across world. results show that installation decreased annual mean shortwave albedo by 0.016 ± 0.009 (mean 1 STD) reduced EVI 0.015 0.019 relative surrounding areas. produced strong cooling effect −0.49 0.43 K in during daytime weaker −0.21 0.25 nighttime. greatest impacts LST were observed barren land, followed grassland cropland, while opposite order applied for impact. In terms seasonal latitudinal variations, largest impact was at high latitudes winter mid-latitudes summer vegetation, low spring–summer transitions LST. Correlation analysis showed over with capacity. both correlated geographic factors dependent type SF (photovoltaic or concentrating power). Our global assessment provides observational evidence construction environment local climate, which can help sustainable energy.

Language: Английский

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Diverse vegetation responses to solar farm installation are also driven by climate change

Communications Earth & Environment, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 6(1)

Published: Feb. 17, 2025

Language: Английский

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Bibliometric Analysis of Renewable Energy Strategies for Mitigating the Impact of Severe Droughts on Electrical Systems

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(4), P. 2060 - 2060

Published: Feb. 16, 2025

The global energy transition is pivotal in mitigating climate change. In Chile, the system that includes hydropower faces challenges from prolonged megadroughts, necessitating diversification toward renewable sources like solar and wind energy. However, research gaps persist understanding how these can optimally address climate-induced vulnerabilities. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis to identify trends on strategies under extreme drought conditions, distinguishing it systematic or narrative reviews. A was conducted using Scopus, incorporating 82 selected documents analyzed via Bibliometrix VOSviewer map co-authorship networks, keywords, publications. Results revealed significant increase (26.83%) (25.61%) within period (2005–2024), with most notable growth occurring last six years. Key findings include predominance of studies optimization, technologies emerging as for enhancing resilience water-scarce regions. These insights underscore strategic role energies addressing vulnerabilities while supporting sustainable transitions. implications this work lie guiding future policy frameworks enhance security environmental sustainability.

Language: Английский

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Assessing the Impact of Solar Farms on Waterbirds: A Literature Review of Ecological Interactions and Habitat Alterations

Conservation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(1), P. 4 - 4

Published: Jan. 24, 2025

Given the threat of climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions, climate-safe alternatives are receiving more attention. One most widespread solutions is implementation solar-powered technologies. These technologies, once implemented, do not increase emissions and provide safe, clean energy sources. However, large-scale solar farms require large amounts land space in areas that receive increased sunlight to operate successfully. As such, there have been proposals establish adjacent or encroaching on wetland habitats. Currently, little known about interactions between wildlife, specifically waterbirds, installations wild areas, environments. In this article, we examine current knowledge base wildlife with infrastructure natural We highlight a significant need for information ecosystems responses migratory waterfowl dependent these ecosystems. Finally, present methods mitigation reduce occurrence future considerations research. While facilities represent an opportunity decrease reliance fossil fuels, care must be taken so their installation does harm local

Language: Английский

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Estimation of carbon sink potential of restored quarries: A machine learning approach based on reference ecosystem

Ecological Engineering, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 214, P. 107558 - 107558

Published: Feb. 24, 2025

Language: Английский

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The impact of photovoltaic plants on dryland vegetation phenology revealed by time-series remote sensing images

Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 367, P. 110505 - 110505

Published: March 19, 2025

Language: Английский

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Environmental impact assessment of agrophotovoltaic power plants based on cross-regional empirical evidence

Energy Ecology and Environment, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 29, 2025

Language: Английский

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The microclimatic and ecohydrological effects of photovoltaic facilities in arid/semi-arid regions of China: An integrated modeling study

Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 382, P. 125395 - 125395

Published: April 20, 2025

Language: Английский

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Increased contribution of microbial necromass to soil organic carbon in solar farms on the Tibetan Plateau

Journal of Mountain Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 26, 2024

Language: Английский

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