Emerging field of ‘energy meteorology’ sheds light on solar farms’ desert impact

Emerging field of ‘energy meteorology’ sheds light on solar farms’ desert impact

Rooftop solar panels are popular in many parts of the world, but power is generated much more cheaply and efficiently in utility-scale solar farms. Often, though, these large-scale solar farms are deployed in desert habitats, which contain native flora and fauna that are highly sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity.