Solar plants could help revitalize desert soil, study finds

Researchers from Xi'an University of Technology conducted the study in the Talatan Desert in China.
Solar plants could help revitalize desert soil, study finds
Gonghe Photovoltaic Park in the Chinese desert. Photo: Google Maps/Reproduction

A recent study conducted by the University of Technology Xi'an, in the Talatan Desert, China, revealed that solar plants can contribute to improving soil quality and biodiversity in the region.

The Gonghe Photovoltaic Park facility was designed to understand how photovoltaic technology might impact the desert environment. In total, researchers monitored 57 environmental indicators such as the composition of the solo, temperature, humidity and local biodiversity.

During the experiment, the solar s helped to revitalize the soil, as the constant shade from the s reduced the surface temperature and slowed the rate at which water evaporated from the soil. This helped to retain moisture and created more favorable conditions for vegetation growth and the maintenance of biodiversity.

Despite this, more studies will still be needed to understand the long-term effects, analyzing biodiversity, water cycles and climate patterns.

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Emily Castro
Graduating in Journalism from the Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas, she has experience in producing articles for news portals, radio and podcasts. She also works as a producer for the Papo Solar Podcast and the Solar em 60 and Estude com o projects. Canal.

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