[ExI] In China, solar panel projects are tuming the desert green

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The desert that bloomed thanks to solar energy: how China turned
aridity into a thriving ecosystem      5 October, 2025

When China decided to cover large expanses of the Talatan desert in
Qinghai province with solar panels, the goal was clear: generate clean
energy to power cities and reduce their carbon footprint. But the
result was surprising: the installation also transformed the
surrounding environment, giving rise to an unexpected environmental
rebirth.

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Researchers call this phenomenon “solar ecosystems”, a concept that
describes the positive interaction between renewable energy and
environmental regeneration. In the case of Talatan, the shade cast by
the panels reduces the soil temperature during the day and preserves
groundwater, creating a microclimate favorable for the development of
plant and microbial life.
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Amazing! Solar panels not only stop desertification but also provide power.
Win - win!
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