February 22, 2025

Solar cells benefit rare frog species

Solar cells benefit rare frog species

The protection of rare frog species by solar panels can have a direct beneficial effect.

Poison arrow frogs benefit from solar panels

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park in the United Kingdom completed the installation of solar panels using a 15,000 pound grant from ATASS Respect. ATASSRespect is a non-profit organization of ATAS Group, a statistical research and investment company in Exeter, UK.

The money was used to install solar panels on the south-facing roof of the Amphibian Ark Conservation Center in the park. Mike Bungard, director of the park's "Lower Vertebrate and Invertebrates Pavilion," said: "Because we need to use a lot of energy to keep tropical species in a pleasant environment, installing solar panels is a common practice for zoos, especially reptiles. It is a good model. These solar panels allow us to better take care of those severely endangered amphibians without increasing carbon emissions."

In a sense, reptiles are natural solar panels. Although their physical energy is derived from food, they need to warm up and exercise through the sun. The reptile's immune system and bones need to absorb vitamin D, and the sun is the key to the production of vitamin D.

These photovoltaic cells deliver energy to the "Amphibious Ark" exhibition hall throughout the year. This exhibition hall requires 12 kilowatts of electricity, which is equivalent to the electricity needed by three families. The solar power system can generate 4 kilowatts of electricity, which is about 30% of the total demand.

The system generates an average of 87 kWh per day, enough for an electric kettle to operate for 29 hours. It also enables the zoo to earn revenue through feed-in tariffs.

The zoo can benefit a total of two times, one from the on-grid tariffs earned by power generation; and one from the profits from the animals in the "Ark." Pete Morgan, a environmental worker at the Paidton Zoo, said: "The power generated by solar panels will help us reduce energy costs, and at the same time, we will be able to show this technology to our visitors. Every year we save £300 on electricity. It is also possible to earn £1400 through on-grid tariff subsidies. A low-carbon exhibition in the future will be very impressive, and it symbolizes that we have reached a certain stage in the use of solar energy."

Andy Hooper of ATASS said: "Solar photovoltaic power generation is one of many renewable energy technologies that can help reduce energy demand and carbon emissions. During the day, when solar panels generate electricity, the frogs are actually indirectly sunburned. The light is warm." (Translation: Erin)

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