This summary reviews publicly available information about the adverse impacts and potential benefits of ground-mounted large scale - PV solar power on wildlife in North America, and the status of our knowledge regarding how to mitigate adverse impacts and enhance beneficial. This summary reviews publicly available information about the adverse impacts and potential benefits of ground-mounted large scale - PV solar power on wildlife in North America, and the status of our knowledge regarding how to mitigate adverse impacts and enhance beneficial. With thoughtful project design, utility-scale solar projects can support wildlife habitats and conservation while producing affordable American energy. wildlife and protect land from urban sprawl. Solar-generated. Appendix A is a list of solar-wildlife research needs identified by respondents; Appendix B is a list of the species or taxa of concern potentially impacted by solar energy development, according to respondents; and Appendix C is a compilation of resources, tools, and references that were provided. As communities realize long-term dependence on fossil fuels for power generation is not sustainable due to limited coal, natural gas, and oil availability, alternate methods of energy development, including solar, are expanding across the globe. Alternative energy also reduces carbon emissions that. In the coming years, land developed to produce wind and solar energy will likely have significant implications for wildlife and their habitat. That's enough to power over 1 million homes.