Who could have imagined that massive solar farms could play a key role in protecting endangered wildlife species? It turned out to be true in Central California, where two of the state's largest solar projects are helping protect the endangered San Joaquin kit fox, the smallest foxes in North America.
Researchers found that the Topaz Solar Farms and the neighboring California Valley Solar Ranch have become safe havens for the tiny foxes, offering protection from predators while allowing them to den, hunt and raise pups. The findings suggest that with the right planning, renewable energy projects and wildlife conservation can work hand in hand, according to a report in The Times of India.
