Presented By: Dan Salas, University of Illinois Chicago; Laura Fox, Argonne National Lab; James McCall, National Renewable Energy Lab; Tristan Barley, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Lee Walston, Argonne National Lab; Ben Campbell, University of Illinois Chicago; Jordan Martin, National Renewable Energy Lab
Solar Assessments
Pollinator-Friendly Solar Could be a Win-Win for Climate and Landowners
Solar developers are planting native flowers and grasses near—or even in between—solar panels, addressing the twin problems of pollinator decline and climate change.
Solar Site Pollinator Habitat Assessment Form
This tool developed by Minnesota Board of Water & Soil resources helps solar companies claim pollinator/wildlife habitat benefits on solar sites.
Michigan Pollinator Habitat Planning Scorecard for Solar Sites
This form was developed by the Michigan State University Department of Entomology to guide vegetation management at solar installations to make them more supportive for native pollinators. The tool helps determine whether the plans meet or exceed the minimum requirements.
Solar Site Pollinator Habitat Planning & Assessment Form
This assessment tool developed by the Pollinator-Friendly Solar Initiative of Vermont is used for site and seed mix planning and designing.