Solar Arrays Green Desert Microclimates

Measurements at China’s giant Gonghe PV park show the ground beneath panels is cooler, retains more moisture, and has healthier soil biology than surrounding desert. Year‑round data from Gansu and the Gobi echo this day‑cooling/night‑warming pattern, which can help plants establish when paired with erosion control and water management. — This challenges the standard 'solar vs. nature' frame by showing utility‑scale PV can double as modest ecosystem restoration if designed and maintained for microclimate co‑benefits.