Developing conservoltaic systems to support biodiversity on solar farms
Eric J. Nordberg, Lin Schwarzkopf
Abstract
Despite a booming renewable energy sector in Australia, there are few studies investigating the potential for land sharing between renewable energy and nature conservation. We introduce the concept of conservoltic systems, where solar energy and wildlife conservation can occur simultaneously.
Topics & Concepts
Renewable energyEnvironmental resource managementWildlifeSolar energyBusinessEnergy conservationBiodiversityAgroforestryGeographyNatural resource economicsEnvironmental scienceEcologyEconomicsBiologyPhotovoltaic Systems and SustainabilitySocial Acceptance of Renewable Energysolar cell performance optimization