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Back·April 17, 2026·news.google.com
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Engineers Find Solar Panels Near English Plant Are Tricking Bats Into Thinking They're Water

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Engineers studying bats near a solar plant in England discovered that solar panels are confusing bats by mimicking the appearance of water surfaces. The panels' reflective properties interfere with bat echolocation, altering their behavior and potentially disrupting local ecosystems. The findings highlight the need to carefully consider biodiversity impacts when designing and siting solar energy facilities.

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