Energy storage solar power station changes the ecological environment

Do solar photovoltaic power stations affect terrestrial ecosystems?

Ecol. Evol., 21 March 2023 The rapid increase in construction of solar photovoltaic power stations (SPPs) has motivated ecologists to understand how these stations affect terrestrial ecosystems. Comparing study sites, effects are often not consistent, and a more systematic assessment of this topic remains lacking.

Why are photovoltaic power stations important?

Photovoltaics, being a crucial clean energy source, have experienced rapid development. The establishment and operation of large-scale photovoltaic power stations have significantly contributed to advancing regional socio-economic progress.

Do photovoltaic power stations affect environmental governance in desert areas?

These findings indicate the essential role played by the construction of photovoltaic power stations in ecological environmental governance in desert areas. This impact is mainly attributed to the influence on the microclimate and the soil, plant, and microbial communities in these regions.

How do photovoltaic panels affect ecological responses?

Both the random forest model and mixed effects model highlighted key driving factors such as air temperature and humidity, location under the photovoltaic panel, monthly variations, geographical environment, and photovoltaic scale, which influenced the ecological responses to PVPPs.