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Insect populations flourish in the restored habitats of solar energy facilities

phys.org Insect populations flourish in the restored habitats of solar energy facilities

Bumblebees buzz from flower to flower, stopping for a moment under a clear blue Minnesota sky. Birds chirp, and tall grasses blow in the breeze. This isn't a scene from a pristine nature preserve or national park. It is nestled between photovoltaic (PV) solar arrays on rehabilitated farmland.

Insect populations flourish in the restored habitats of solar energy facilities
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  • Now I'm feeling the need for a CPBBD episode that covers restored habitats of PV facilities. Really curious what a walk through looks like.