Hollie Blaydes

Senior Research Associate: Power for Nature

Current Research

My research explores the potential for solar farms to enhance biodiversity. Given their rapid expansion, the impacts of solar farms on biodiversity are relatively unknown. However, solar farms are often located in species-poor agricultural landscapes and if deployed and managed appropriately could support and enhance declining groups such as pollinators. I use a range of desk and field-based approaches to further understand this untapped conservation opportunity that solar farms could provide.

EGU General Assembly 2021
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience