Ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) arrays have proliferated worldwide as a cost-effective renewable energy source. Their large footprint, however, conflicts with alternative land uses. In response, dual-use approaches that combine solar with agriculture (agrivoltaics) or ecosystem services more broadly (ecovoltaics) have been proposed. Ecovoltaic arrays, designed to incorporate ecological principles and co-prioritize ecosystem services with energy generation, are conceptually appealing, but examples of how ecological understanding can modify utility-scale PV designs are lacking.

Seawater is an important CO2 sink and a promising avenue for removing CO2 from the environment. Here, an economically viable alternative to existing CO2 capture technologies is proposed, based on a reversible pH-shifting sweater process.

The contribution of non-PAs to climate-driven species migration is important for long-term biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptationan. This article reveals that non-PAs provide transient refugia for species within PAs during climate-driven migrations in China and acts as steppingstones to facilitate species range shifts.

This article maps out the magnitude of conflicts between land use and renewable energy.

No net biodiversity loss is a key goal of many green energy projects. The authors argue that indirect benefits to biodiversity should not be included in no-net-loss calculations.

This article covers a novel restoration strategy to minimize trade-offs between hydropower and fish habitat disruptions.

This article demonstrates a cost-effective way to leverage green hydrogen to decarbonize the global energy system.

This study on treating food waste to produce biogas demonstrates a sustainable way to manage waste and generate clean energy, which directly supports responsible consumption and production. By reducing greenhouse gas emissions and offering renewable energy options, this process also contributes to climate action, helping us work toward a healthier planet.

Climate change is accepted as the biggest challenge for the European Union (EU) and for this reason being a climate-neutral continent by 2050 is a priority for Europe. Deploying more renewables, increasing energy efficiency and electrification are the most important tools serving to this policy. With the support of innovation, renewable energy sectors could be more effective in climate change mitigation and adaptation measures. In this study, the two most mature renewable energy sectors; solar photovoltaic and wind energy in European countries are examined.

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