High-Resolution Remotely Sensed Evidence Shows Solar Thermal Power Plant Increases Grassland Growth on the Tibetan Plateau DOI Creative Commons
Naijing Liu, Huaiwu Peng,

Zhenshi Zhang

et al.

Remote Sensing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(22), P. 4266 - 4266

Published: Nov. 15, 2024

Solar energy plays a crucial role in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions the context of global climate change. However, its deployment for green electricity generation can significantly influence regional and vegetation dynamics. While prior studies have examined impacts solar power plants on vegetation, accuracy these assessments has often been constrained by availability publicly accessible multispectral, high-resolution remotely sensed imagery. Given abundant resources ecological significance Tibetan Plateau, thorough evaluation effects associated with installations is warranted. In this study, we utilize sub-meter resolution imagery from GF-2 satellite to reconstruct fractional cover (FVC) at Gonghe thermal plant through image classification, situ sampling, sliding window techniques. We then quantify plant’s impact FVC comparing data pre-installation post-installation periods. Our findings indicate that 0.02 increase compared surrounding control region (p < 0.05), representing 12.5% relative period. Notably, enhancement more pronounced outer ring areas than near central tower. The observed growth suggests potential carbon storage benefits resulting establishment Plateau. These underscore necessity evaluating renewable facilities during planning design phases ensure harmonious balance between clean development local integrity.

Language: Английский

An interdisciplinary literature review of floating solar power plants DOI Creative Commons
Yujia Wei, Danial Khojasteh, Christian Windt

et al.

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 209, P. 115094 - 115094

Published: Nov. 15, 2024

Language: Английский

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Machine Learning-Based Framework to Predict the Combined Effects of Climate Change and Floating Photovoltaic Systems Installation on Water Quality of Open-Water Lakes DOI Open Access
Nagavinothini Ravichandran,

Balamurugan Paneerselvam

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(4), P. 1696 - 1696

Published: Feb. 18, 2025

Floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems represent a promising advancement in renewable energy technology; however, comprehensive understanding of their environmental impacts is essential. The effects FPV installation on lake water temperature remain unclear, potentially hindering the development technology due to associated negative implications for aquatic ecosystems. Furthermore, rise with climate change poses additional threats open-water bodies. In this context, current study endeavors develop machine learning (ML)-based framework assess combined impact and quality lakes. This involves creation three predictive models forecasting model utilizing various ML algorithms, concentrating predictions. was applied case assessing installing distinct Oostvoornse Lake Netherlands, employing data available literature. findings indicate temporal increase both air temperatures at site, underscoring ramifications change. Additionally, results suggest that installations can influence thermal dynamics, leading variations dissolved oxygen concentration, which presents opportunities challenges addressing proposed will be an effective tool evaluating throughout operational lifespan while significant issues.

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 DOI
Jingbo Sun,

Wenrui Cui,

Wenhui Wang

et al.

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

Published: April 20, 2025

Language: Английский

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High-Resolution Remotely Sensed Evidence Shows Solar Thermal Power Plant Increases Grassland Growth on the Tibetan Plateau DOI Creative Commons
Naijing Liu, Huaiwu Peng,

Zhenshi Zhang

et al.

Remote Sensing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(22), P. 4266 - 4266

Published: Nov. 15, 2024

Solar energy plays a crucial role in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions the context of global climate change. However, its deployment for green electricity generation can significantly influence regional and vegetation dynamics. While prior studies have examined impacts solar power plants on vegetation, accuracy these assessments has often been constrained by availability publicly accessible multispectral, high-resolution remotely sensed imagery. Given abundant resources ecological significance Tibetan Plateau, thorough evaluation effects associated with installations is warranted. In this study, we utilize sub-meter resolution imagery from GF-2 satellite to reconstruct fractional cover (FVC) at Gonghe thermal plant through image classification, situ sampling, sliding window techniques. We then quantify plant’s impact FVC comparing data pre-installation post-installation periods. Our findings indicate that 0.02 increase compared surrounding control region (p < 0.05), representing 12.5% relative period. Notably, enhancement more pronounced outer ring areas than near central tower. The observed growth suggests potential carbon storage benefits resulting establishment Plateau. These underscore necessity evaluating renewable facilities during planning design phases ensure harmonious balance between clean development local integrity.

Language: Английский

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