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Climate-Smart Siting for renewable energy expansion.

Uzma Ashraf^1,2, Toni Lyn Morelli³, Adam B Smith⁴

¹Wild Energy Center, Energy and Efficiency Institute, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA.

|October 1, 2024

Summary

Renewable energy expansion threatens biodiversity. A new "Climate-Smart Siting" framework balances renewable energy development with conservation by consulting communities and identifying optimal locations for species protection.

Keywords:

energy policy energy resources nature conservation

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Area of Science:

Conservation Biology
Renewable Energy Policy
Climate Change Adaptation

Background:

Massive renewable energy (RE) expansion is crucial for climate goals but poses risks to biodiversity.
Species' current and future ranges may overlap with RE installations, creating conservation conflicts.
Climate change exacerbates these risks as species ranges shift.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a "Climate-Smart Siting" framework to mitigate conflicts between RE expansion and biodiversity conservation.
To identify areas where RE development presents both opportunities and risks for species.
To align RE expansion with global biodiversity targets amidst climate change.

Main Methods:

Developed a framework incorporating authentic community consultation.
Utilized overlay and optimization routines to identify focal areas for RE siting.
Analyzed current and future species ranges under climate change scenarios.

Main Results:

Demonstrated methods for evaluating RE siting decisions.
Identified potential conflicts and synergies between RE development and biodiversity.
Highlighted market-based levers for aligning RE expansion with conservation goals.

Conclusions:

A Climate-Smart Siting strategy is essential for sustainable RE expansion.
This approach can help achieve climate and biodiversity goals simultaneously.
Integrating community engagement and spatial planning minimizes harm to biodiversity and human communities.