Research on the mechanism and models of land consolidation for ecologically fragile areas supported coordinated new energy development

The positive interaction between new energy industry development and comprehensive land consolidation is vital for integrating ecologically fragile areas into the national carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals, while also supporting regional high-quality development. This study analyzes the challenges and opportunities of new energy development in ecologically fragile areas, investigates the mechanism connecting new energy industry growth and land consolidation, and explores integrated pathways for their coordinated development. The results show that: 1) The development of the new energy industry in ecologically fragile areas faces several challenges, including environmental vulnerability, underdeveloped infrastructure, mismatched resource supply and demand, and land use conflicts. However, with the energy transition, technological breakthroughs, and national spatial planning, the value of renewable energy resources such as wind and solar is increasingly prominent, offering strong prospects for the new energy development. 2) The development of new energy industries and comprehensive land consolidation are mutually supportive, with resource endowments, ecological constraints, new-quality productive forces, and financing mechanisms interacting to form differentiated and coordinated development pathways. 3) Based on new energy industry development and restoration priorities, five restoration models are identified: ecological restoration-led, resource development-led, industry collaboration-led, technology innovation-led, and integrated development-led. Each model has its specific focus and applicable scenarios. This study provides actionable guidance for aligning new energy development with land consolidation in ecologically fragile areas, such as deserts, mining subsidence zones, and regions rich in renewable resources, thereby fostering sustainable regional transformation.