Document / Report / White Paper

Principles of Low-Impact Solar Siting and Design

Posted January 1, 2023
Source
The Nature Conservancy North Carolina
Aerial view of a solar farm surrounded by fields and water under a cloudy sky. Text reads: "Principles of Low-Impact Solar Siting and Design."
About This Report / White Paper

This document outlines a set of principles and practices for solar development that minimizes harm to wildlife and the environment. While focused on North Carolina, many of the siting and design practices and principles are relevant to other contexts.

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