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Did you know solar farms can be a haven for biodiversity? When we harness solar energy with ecological awareness, we create a thriving environment for energy production and natural habitats. Combining solar technology with pollinator health is a step toward a balanced and renewable future. Want to learn more about integrating solar energy solutions that support biodiversity? Reach out for a personalized #solar assessment today! Learn more: https://bit.ly/47OzqQG. #Biodiversity #PollinatorFriendlySolar #Agrivoltaics

Recent research in Minnesota reveals that solar farms are not just a source of clean energy—they're also great for local wildlife and ecosystems! 🌱🐦 By allowing native prairies to thrive beneath solar panels, these installations create rich habitats for plants, pollinators, and other wildlife. As we tackle climate change and biodiversity loss, it’s encouraging to see how renewable energy can work hand-in-hand with nature. Plus, innovative practices like agrivoltaics show how we can grow food while harnessing solar power. A brighter future for our planet is on the horizon! ☀️🌍 https://lnkd.in/eEhNYMb6 #SolarPower #RenewableEnergy #GreenTech #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendlyInnovation

Measuring biodiversity losses and gains are no easy task. Especially, because no agreed metrics are available today. That´s why we at Ørsted have launched a measurement framework with a 8-step transparent process that gives us the tools to measure both losses and gains for achieving a net-positive biodiversity outcome. Great being part of the engine room together with Anthony Dvarskas, Chih-An Lee, Ditte Bilde, Greg DeCelles, Samir Whitaker, Sally Holroyd, Tina Tamm Bendixen, alums Daniel Willard, Elisabeth Baden, Tereza Havelund Andersen and many more.   Feedback on the framework is very welcome in the link below

We can’t take action for the climate without taking action for nature.  And our actions won’t measure up unless we measure them. That’s why, this World Ocean Day, we’re launching a new way to track progress on our biodiversity ambitions. First, we led the industry by announcing a net-positive biodiversity target for all new renewable energy projects commissioned from 2030 onwards. And now, we’re setting a standard for transparency and accountability with our measurement framework. 👉Check it out at orsted.com/measuringnature.    #WorldOceanDay #Biodiversity #ParisAgreement #GlobalBiodiversityFramework #RenewableEnergy 

'You can't manage what you can't measure' is bad advice for the climate-nature crisis. We must protect and restore nature while figuring out how to measure it. Ørsted have been taking action to protect and restore biodiversity while working on our measurement approach, and results from these projects have been vital for the development of our 'just-released' biodiversity framework. It has been a privilege working with Tina Tamm Bendixen, Madeline Hodge, Tommy Kristoffersen, Anthony Dvarskas, Daniel Willard, Greg DeCelles, Chih-An Lee, Natalia Lopez, Ditte Bilde, Tereza Havelund Andersen, Elisabeth Baden, Cat Valentin Hemmingsen, Sally Holroyd, Rennie Meyers, Cecile Gerondeau, Amy Finlayson, Virginia Dundas, Emma Hospes, and the good folks at The Biodiversity Consultancy Ltd to develop and deliver Ørsted's biodiversity measurement framework. Developing a #global measurement framework for biodiversity has been challenging - there is no single metric, biodiversity is location-specific, baseline data is lacking, and there are myriad of legal and reporting frameworks to consider. To measure biodiversity we need coordination, #innovation, and cross-sector knowledge-sharing like never before - we have to work together, and we need your help! This is why we've publicly released our biodiversity measurement framework - the result of two years of incredibly hard work behind the scenes. Please take a look and give us your thoughts, feedback, comments - https://lnkd.in/eFC744Kt

Exciting findings from a survey supported by Solar Energy UK! 🌞🌿 The study, conducted with consultancies Clarkson & Woods and Wychwood Biodiversity, revealed that solar farms are not just energy generators—they're biodiversity hotspots too! 🦋🐦 Analysing 87 solar sites, the study found that these farms can serve as "safe havens for biodiversity" and play a vital role in nature restoration. 🌱 From skylarks to brown hares, vulnerable and red-listed species thrive on UK solar farms. And it doesn't stop there—innovative approaches like growing chamomile between panel rows and planting plug-grown plants underneath modules are boosting biodiversity even further. 🌼 However, despite the proven benefits, public perception still poses challenges for solar farm planning permission. Recent refusals, like Anesco's 49MW solar farm proposal in Northamptonshire, highlight the need to address concerns about landscape change. 🏞️ #environmental #sustainability #alternativeenergy #renewableenergy

Celebrating World #ocean day and #environment day, we are launching a new generation #biodiversity measurement framework 🥳🌱🌊 Unlike greenhouse gases, biodiversity is incredibly #complex and costly to measure and no one internationally agreed and comparable measure exists Building on existing science, this framework will enable our renewable energy projects to #measure, take #action and #document delivery of our 2030 #netpositive ambition while also making reporting requirements such as CSRD and TNFD operational and practical to meet High quality and practical solutions require #concerted and #collaborative efforts, we welcome your #feedback on the framework 👉 https://lnkd.in/dX6X8Pzv Kudos to the Ørsted team that has worked for over 2 years on the framework Emma Hospes Cat Valentin Hemmingsen Ditte Bilde Rennie Meyers Lauren Uppink Calderwood Samir Whitaker Ida Krabek ❤️🩵 Thank you The Biodiversity Consultancy Ltd for your support! #biodiversity #renewableenergy #sustainability #impactmeasurement

The North Livermore Valley is at a crossroads as the Aramis solar project gears up to transform 398 acres into a solar farm aimed at powering San Francisco with clean energy. While this initiative promises to help meet California's ambitious climate goals, it raises concerns about its impact on endangered species like the California tiger salamander. As community members weigh the benefits of renewable energy against the need for wildlife protection, this debate highlights the delicate balance we must strike between progress and preservation. 🌿☀️ #RenewableEnergy #Conservation #AramisSolarProject https://lnkd.in/e8cAStNz #SolarPower #RenewableEnergy #GreenTech #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendlyInnovation

𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀: 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 A new paper from SolarPower Europe and The Nature Conservancy shows that nature-inclusive solar parks can help not only mitigate the impacts of climate change but also help go the extra mile to restore nature: 🦋 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. 🦉 With this model, solar parks are strategically located to minimise negative impacts on native habitats, flora, and fauna, while maximising benefits for the local ecosystem and local communities. 🌻 Nature-inclusive solar parks can not only help mitigate the impact of climate change but also help go-the-extra-mile to restore nature. #SolarEnergy #Renewables #Sustainability #CleanEnergy 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘴: 𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳 & 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘌𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢

Happy Wildlife Day! 🌍❤️ Today we celebrate the incredible beauty of our planet’s wildlife and how it can co-exist with renewable energy. We took a tour with @nccleantech while at @nabcep to learn about the benefits and implementation of Solar Grazing. A concept that uses sheep to graze a solar farm instead of lawnmowers. This cuts out the carbon footprint of gas powered landscaping while providing local feed for sheep farms, a win win if you ask us. Always inspired to learn new ways to enhance energy efficiency. Together, we can utilize a more intentional symbiosis between wildlife and energy generation for future generations! #WildlifeConservationDay