The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced US$ 14 million in funding to researchers to study how solar energy infrastructure interacts with wildlife and ecosystems. These projects are part of DOE’s nearly US$ 100 million renewable power research portfolio that invests in innovative, cost-effective solutions to minimize wildlife impacts—and maximize the environmental benefits—of renewable energy technologies. As renewable energy deployment grows to combat the climate crisis and achieve President Biden’s goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, DOE is supporting research to ensure renewable energy deployment also benefits native wildlife and ecosystems.“DOE is committed to ensuring that renewable energy deployment protects natural environments,” said Jennifer M. Granholm, U.S. Secretary of Energy. “This first-ever DOE investment in tools to better understand how…
DOE Invests US$ 14 Mn to Enhance Environmental and Wildlife Benefits from Solar Energy Infrastructure
