Global Ecological Responses to Solar Parks Across Aridity Gradients

A meta-analytic dataset of 1,287 observations from 76 peer-reviewed studies on the effects of solar photovoltaic installations on plant and soil biodiversity and ecosystem functions. The data includes effect sizes (lnRR) and associated variance for analysis across global aridity gradients. It was compiled by Weiwei Li and published on figshare in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Model the relationship between aridity index and ecological effect sizes (lnRR) to identify critical thresholds for biodiversity response.
• Analyze variance in effect sizes across different ecosystem functions (e.g., plant biomass, soil carbon) reported in the compiled studies.
• Investigate the influence of moderator variables, such as climate zone or installation type, on the reported lnRR values for plant and soil metrics.

Strengths

• Contains 1,287 observations aggregated from 76 peer-reviewed studies, providing a substantial evidence base.
• Includes calculated effect sizes (lnRR) and their associated variance, enabling direct statistical synthesis and meta-analysis.

Limitations

• The 4.9 MB size indicates a relatively small, curated dataset focused on summary statistics rather than raw field measurements.
• Observations are derived from published literature, introducing potential publication bias and reliance on original study methodologies.

Provenance

Source

Compiled from 76 peer-reviewed scientific studies on solar park ecology.

Collection Method

Meta-analysis; data extracted and effect sizes (lnRR) calculated from published literature.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated April 2026, indicating recent compilation.

Geography

Global coverage, with observations spanning various aridity gradients.