Climate and species protection hand in hand: A study by the Association of Energy Market Innovators (BNE) shows that solar farms can contribute to biodiversity. The areas are rarely entered and therefore create places of retreat for endangered animal and plant species. Insects, reptiles and breeding birds in particular can benefit, as the topsoil calms down compared to intensive agricultural use. This especially applies to a nature-friendly design of the solar farms, which we at BELECTRIC attach great importance to. Our systems not only generate renewable energy, they also create new habitats, which in turn have a positive effect on neighbouring agricultural land.
6 Arguments for nature-friendly solar energy
Promoting Biodiversity
Modern solar power plants create valuable habitats for native animal and plant species and improve biodiversity.
Low-emission power generation
During operation, photovoltaic systems generate electricity without direct CO₂ emissions. Over their entire lifecycle, emissions are typically significantly lower than those of fossil energy sources.
Preserving Nature and Topsoil
Compared to intensive agricultural use, nature and topsoil can recover.
Low Resource Consumption
Modern solar power plants are largely dismantlable and recyclable.
Agricultural Yield Increase
Under low-intensity management, solar power plants can support bee populations and have positive effects on agricultural yields on neighbouring land.
Low Land Sealing
Due to the table-like structure of the solar modules, the sealing of land by solar parks is generally limited to a small percentage of the total area, while the majority of the land remains unsealed.
Save the bees: What we do
The foundations of our solar modules are rammed, not concreted. As a result, the affected areas are not sealed. Thanks to special seed mixtures for low-growing flowering plants, they can instead become places of retreat for insects, especially wild bees and honey bees. Wild herbs and flowers blossom in the natural course of the year on the areas of our solar parks. Our adapted mowing concepts guarantee that bees will always find an adequate supply of food during the pollination season. Farmers in the area also benefit from the growing bee population. In addition, we do not use any pesticides. Numerous compensatory measures are also part of our nature-friendly implementation. This can include, for example, insect hotels on site at our plants.
“We have to think about the future with every kilowatt hour that we produce. And solar power is only really sustainable if we generate it in harmony with nature on site.“
Dr. Thorsten Blanke, CEO of BELECTRIC GmbH
What sets us apart
Solar expertise for more than two decades: We stand for expertise, quality and innovation.
Based in Lower Franconia, international experience: Our solar expertise is represented in our projects around the world.
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Comprehensive support: We take care of maintenance, monitoring, and long-term optimisation.