Analyzing the Influence of Solar Panel Deployment on Land Use and Biodiversity Patterns in the Bhadla and Pokhran Regions of the Thar Desert: A Comparative Study with Oran Landscape

The use of solar panels for renewable energy production has grown rapidly around the world as a long-term solution to climate change and to decrease dependence on fossil fuels. However, the spread of solar energy infrastructure may have unexpected effects on land use and biodiversity patterns, particularly in environmentally fragile regions such as India's Thar desert. The purpose of this article is to examine the impact of solar panel deployment on the use of land and patterns of biodiversity in the Thar desert's Bhadla and Pokhran regions, comparing them to Oran landscapes, which are traditional pastoral lands of the region. The study was conducted in villages where solar panels were installed, utilizing the road/line transect approach to correctly measure biodiversity profiles. The research project studied the interactions between animals and plants to identify the biodiversity profile of the Bhadla Solar Park (Phalodi) and Pokhran Zone, Jaisalmer. The study's findings aim to provide insights into the possible consequences of solar panel deployment on land use and biodiversity in desert ecosystems, emphasizing the significance of considering environmental impacts while implementing renewable energy projects. .