Featured in A look beneath the surface – 02-2011

The solar park as Noahs ark

Biodiversity: Field installations dont just protect the climate. They can also act, if nature conservation is one of the goals from the start, as green oases for endangered plants or animals. First Solar has been taking stock of the natural state of a number of model parks since last summer together with nature conservation groups, project developers and experts in the field.

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pv magazine

11 Feb 2011

It is the height of summer. The grass is filled with the scent of flowers and insects are buzzing through the balmy air. “This here is comfrey. It’s scientific name is Symphytum officinale.” Tim Peschel holds the medicinal plant in his hand. Later a whole bouquet should spring up from it. “Comfrey pops up where …

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