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What is a nature-inclusive solar park?

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Can nature-inclusive solar parks contribute to the EU's nature restoration law?

The policy paper, drafted by Metabolic on behalf of SolarPower Europe and The Nature Conservancy, outlines how nature-inclusive solar parks can significantly contribute to the EU’s ambitious Nature Restoration Law, which aims to restore at least 20% of degraded land and sea by 2030 and all degraded ecosystems by 2050.

Can solar parks support the EU's conservation goals?

In a landmark collaborative policy paper, SolarPower Europe and The Nature Conservancy explore how solar parks can support the EU’s nature protection and restoration goals while creating a win-win for renewable energy and biodiversity.

What is a nature-inclusive solar park?

A new, cross-sectorial EU policy framework is needed. Nature-inclusive solar parks are solar installations designed to not only produce renewable energy, but also enhance local biodiversity, combining restoration, conservation, and energy production on the same plot of land.

Do solar parks need ecological restoration?

While the number of solar parks is constantly increasing, ecological restoration is necessary to mitigate the ecological impact of solar parks or even restore biodiversity and ecosystem functioning (Hernandez et al., 2019).

How was the solar park managed?

The vegetation was managed by sheep grazing during two months in the spring (20 sheep/ha). The solar park was mainly bordered by pinewoods (Pinus halepensis), semi-natural shrublands with Quercus ilex and coccifera, Rosmarinus officinalis, Myrtus communis, Genista scorpius, Pistacia lentiscus and Cistus monspelliensis, and B. retusum grasslands.

How can we improve nature-inclusive solar parks?

Create a common, clear and ambitious definition of nature-inclusive solar parks at EU level. Provide solar park development guidance to avoid and minimise biodiversity loss in planning during and after the construction phase. Develop and implement a robust monitoring and evaluation system.