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Did you know? – Our Solar Habitat report is the first standardised approach to monitoring biodiversity on solar farms in the UK. This year’s report builds on the pilot report published in May 2023, which summarised the results of ecological monitoring conducted at 37 operational solar farms in the UK. Solar Habitat report 2024, collates data from 87 sites monitored last year. Key findings include: 🌱 A total of 298 plant species and at least 47 invertebrate species were recorded across the solar farms surveyed. 🐦⬛ On average, 25 bird species and almost 8,000 individuals were recorded at each solar farm. Incidental observations from 33 sites reported ten species of mammal present on solar farms. 🌞 Solar farms with a greater focus on biodiversity management practices supported higher numbers of plant, invertebrate and bird species. 💚 The presence of diverse plant and invertebrate species had a positive impact on the abundance of bird species. The findings of this report, in collaboration with Lancaster University, Clarkson & Woods Ltd. and WYCHWOOD BIODIVERSITY LIMITED, will help guide site managers, policymakers, ecologists, and local authorities in the effective management of solar farms to promote biodiversity. To access the full report, visit: https://ow.ly/5hjj50RG6vI #SolarEnergy #Biodiversity #RenewableEnergy #SolarHabitat