In this study, China’s solar and wind expansion through to 2060 is projected under national versus provincial planning scenarios, which represent different centralization levels. Modelling shows that each pathway results in distinct trade-offs with biodiversity, which demonstrates the need for integrated, multiscale siting to align climate and biodiversity conservation goals.
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This is a summary of: Zhou, Z. et al. Comparing potential biodiversity conflicts from renewable energy expansion in China at different centralization levels. Nat. Ecol. Evol. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-026-03098-y (2026).
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Different planning scales for renewable expansion yield distinct biodiversity trade-offs in China.
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