The quick summary: China's massive 16-17 GW solar complex on the Tibetan Plateau is transforming a barren alpine desert into a micro-oasis with increased vegetation, soil moisture, and carbon storage. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China. First sand dunes-tamarisk shrubs of the Taklamakan desert along the right bank of the Keriya river flowing northwards into the wilderness past Keriya. . 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. At the Ordos New Energy Base in Dalad Banner, millions of photovoltaic panels form a vast matrix, generating clean electricity while. . In a groundbreaking study published here, Chinese researchers have unveiled the profound and unexpected impact of large-scale solar installations on desert ecosystems.
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