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Solar Habitat 2025

Solar Habitat 2025 is the UK’s most comprehensive ecological study of solar farms, offering new insight into how solar energy and nature can thrive side by side.

Drawing on data from 124 solar sites across the country, the report explores how well-managed solar farms are becoming important habitats for wildlife. From wildflowers and hedgerows to butterflies, birds, and mammals, the findings show that solar farms, when designed and maintained with biodiversity in mind, can make a meaningful contribution to nature recovery.

This third edition of the Solar Habitat series tracks ecological trends over time, highlighting best practices in land management, monitoring, and habitat creation. It also features case studies and innovations from across the sector, offering practical guidance for developers, landowners, and decision-makers.

📥 Download the full report to explore the data, stories, and recommendations shaping the future of solar land use in the UK.