The U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office has unveiled an $11 million funding opportunity through the Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits 2 (SolWEB2) program, targeting the growing tension between large-scale solar facilities and wildlife habitats. Over 5,000 large-scale solar facilities now dot the American landscape, built in just the past decade. This rapid proliferation of utility-scale installations has created unprecedented challenges for wildlife preservation and agricultural land use. The SolWEB2 program will fund three to eight projects focused on research, development, technical assistance, and stakeholder engagement. Applicants must submit concept papers by February 14, 2025, at 5 … Continue reading DOE Allocates $11M to Address Wildlife Concerns Amidst Rapid Solar Expansion