Researchers at Columbia University Law School Addressed this well in their paper: “Rebutting 33 False Claims About Solar, Wind, and Electric Vehicles“. Here’s what they had to say: Forests have immense ecological benefits, recreational benefits, and intrinsic value. However, when looking at the narrow but important issue of carbon accounting, it is usually not trueContinue reading “Doesn’t Clearing Trees for Solar Farms Negate Any Climate Change Benefits?”
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Will Waste From Solar Farms Overwhelm Landfills?
Researchers at Columbia University Law School Addressed this well in their paper: “Rebutting 33 False Claims About Solar, Wind, and Electric Vehicles“. Here’s what they had to say: The amount of waste that solar panels are expected to generate over the next few decades is trivial compared to the amount of waste that will beContinue reading “Will Waste From Solar Farms Overwhelm Landfills?”
Do Solar Farms Create Electromagnetic Fields that Harm Human Health?
Researchers at Columbia University Law School Addressed this well in their paper: “Rebutting 33 False Claims About Solar, Wind, and Electric Vehicles“. The electromagnetic fields generated at a solar farm are similar in strength and frequency to those of toaster ovens and other household appliances—and harmless to humans. A detailed analysis from North Carolina StateContinue reading “Do Solar Farms Create Electromagnetic Fields that Harm Human Health?”
Do Solar Farms Use Dangerous Chemicals for Cleaning? And Will They Runoff?
Here’s the bottom line. Solar farms rarely have a need to clean the panels as the rain is usually sufficient, even in the driest regions. When they clean, they use gentle techniques and avoid harsh chemicals, because chemical use can void the panels’ manufacturers warranty. Claim: “Harmful chemicals are used to clean panels, that thenContinue reading “Do Solar Farms Use Dangerous Chemicals for Cleaning? And Will They Runoff?”
Do Wind Turbines Cause “Windmill Cancer” or Other Illnesses?
A lot of baseless claims get made by those working against clean energy to prop up competitors. Often, they make scientific or medical claims that are fabricated from whole cloth, like the claim that when it comes to wind turbines, “They say the noise causes cancer.” The New York Times investigated this, and many otherContinue reading “Do Wind Turbines Cause “Windmill Cancer” or Other Illnesses?”
Are Solar Farms Going to Use All of Our “Prime Farmland”?
Resource: ACP “Solar Energy & Farmland – FAQ” Solar farming is a powerful ally to farm families and rural communities. In addition to helping all consumers enjoy lower electricity prices from a zero-emission energy source, solar power provides a prime opportunity for landowners to generate multi-generational income, creates a revenue backbone for rural communities andContinue reading “Are Solar Farms Going to Use All of Our “Prime Farmland”?”
Solar Farms Are Usually Built on Flat Land. Will They Create Runoff Issues?
Stormwater is regulated at the federal level under Section 402(p) of the Clean Water Act (CWA). Like all construction projects that will disturb more than one acre of land, solar projects must comply with all state and federal regulations, including getting construction permits and developing a stormwater pollution prevention plan. Stormwater violations are subject toContinue reading “Solar Farms Are Usually Built on Flat Land. Will They Create Runoff Issues?”
Do Wind Turbines Create Harmful Low Frequency Noise?
This issue comes up continually. No wind turbines do not create harmful low frequency noises. USA Today addressed this issue well: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2024/02/04/green-energy-fact-checked/72390472007/ The issue: Do wind turbines create harmful, low-frequency noises? The answer: Sound from wind turbines may be annoying, but it has no established adverse health effects, according to Peter Thorne, a professor and headContinue reading “Do Wind Turbines Create Harmful Low Frequency Noise?”
Is the Solar Farm Going to Use Our Water?
We hear a lot of crazy accusations traveling around the country, meeting with communities about wind and solar projects. One of the wildest assertions recently heard was in a small community where neighbors had become petrified after learning that their limited water supply would be impacted by the new solar project. They have been told,Continue reading “Is the Solar Farm Going to Use Our Water?”
Do Wind or Solar Projects Hurt Neighboring Home Values?
Resources: “Study of Residential Market Trends Surrounding Six Utility-Scale Solar Projects in Texas” The saying says, “Our homes are our castles.” Nothing is more important to us, and for the vast majority of us our home is our largest investment, which is why we are so sensitive to anything that might affect its value. OurContinue reading “Do Wind or Solar Projects Hurt Neighboring Home Values?”