Source: Stewartville Star
“China has come up with a win-win solution from an ecological point of view: by exploiting arid zones, the Middle Kingdom has not only succeeded in producing ‘clean’ energy, which makes sense, but it has also managed to improve the local ecosystem. A study published in Scientific Reports by researchers at Xi’an University of Technology confirms that solar farms in the desert have a positive impact on the microclimate, soil properties and vegetation. To reach this conclusion, the scientists used the Driving Pressure-State-Impact-Response (DPSIR) model recommended by the European Environment Agency. By analysing 57 indicators, they applied a calculation model based on entropy to assess their results.” (05/10/25)