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$2,200,000,000 solar farm in California desert switched off after 'not serving its purpose'

After splashing $2.2 billion on the Ivanpah Solar Power Facility, which is located in California’s Mojave Desert, it was hoped that the state would be able to cash in on the money it saved that would ...
Phys.org

Solar farms look like lakes to birds—and it's messing with their migrations

Murdoch University researchers call for wildlife-friendly solar farm designs to protect biodiversity amid global renewable energy expansion. Solar energy plays a central role in the race toward a ...
Yahoo

Solar farms threaten rare wildlife, say campaigners

Natalie Buttriss of Gwent Wildlife Trust does not oppose solar but says species have been damaged [BBC] Rare wildlife habitats could be pushed "beyond the point of no return" by large solar farm ...
Yahoo

Scientists raise alarm over unexpected wildlife behavior around solar farms: 'Leading them off course'

Solar energy is crucial in our transition away from pollution-heavy power, but its rapid expansion has brought unexpected consequences for migrating birds and bats that could threaten biodiversity if ...
AOL

Solar farm attracts criticism over threat to birds

A proposed new solar farm, to be built on agricultural land in North Yorkshire, would negatively impact endangered bird life in the local area, objectors to the scheme have said. The 49.99 MW farm ...
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Solar farms look like lakes to birds—and it's messing with their migrations

Murdoch University researchers call for wildlife-friendly solar farm designs to protect biodiversity amid global renewable energy expansion. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news ...
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Solar farms threaten rare wildlife, say campaigners

Llanwern Solar Farm, which was built on two Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), had contributed to a dip in bird, bat and insect numbers. Solar energy supporters said solar farms would cut ...