Hello, fellow solar enthusiasts, it’s a great day to spread some more light on the world of solar power! Virtual high-five to all the solar companies working tirelessly towards a sustainable future!
Solar panels for your home or a solar array for home are a far cry from being just a mere space experiment now. The solar industry has realized a significant growth and solar power is now being deployed more than any other source of energy! However, it’s been observed that there’s a crowding of misleading information attempting to shadow these splendid rays of solar energy. So, I thought it’s high time we debunk some of these false claims.
Recently, Columbia Law School’s Sabin Center for Climate Change took it upon themselves to tackle these rumors head-on. They documented and refuted a range of false solar power claims, fourteen of them to be exact, and I’m about to walk you through each of these for you.
For starters, let’s debunk some claims targeting the safety and health concerns linked to solar energy. The argument that electromagnetic fields from solar farms harm human health? Baseless. The rumor that toxic heavy metals from solar panels pose a threat to your health and solar panels generate excessive waste for our landfills? Busted.
Additionally, it was proposed that clearing trees for solar panels dismantles any climate change benefits. But in reality, the benefits far outweigh the cost. In fact, solar energy is actually much more beneficial for the climate than burning fossil fuels, contrary to what some have you believe.
A couple of other refuted claims are that solar projects harm biodiversity and reduce agricultural production, thus affecting farmers and rural communities. Again, these arguments are found to hold no water. Solar development is not only environmentally friendly but also boosts local economies and job growth contrary to the false claim that it destroys jobs in the US.
Fear not, utility-scale solar farms do not destroy the value of nearby homes. In fact, research found that properties within 1,320 feet of solar farms sold on average 1.92% more in Indiana. Even the claim that reliance on solar will make the United States dependent on China and other countries is far from the truth.
Moreover, the myth that solar energy is costlier than fossil fuels and completely dependent on subsidies, and that solar panels don’t function in cold or cloudy climates has been scientifically refuted. In fact, solar energy is cost-effective, reliable and doesn’t always need fossil fuel backup as again wrongly insisted by some. And to top it all, we indeed have sufficient mineral resources for large-scale solar development.
Well folks, we’ve traveled through the clutter of misinformation and debunked some raging false claims about solar! Remember, knowledge is your shield in this era of information overflow! And as solar advocates, let us continue to bask in the truth about solar power, long may it shine!
Original Articlehttps://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/04/12/legal-experts-dispel-fourteen-false-claims-about-solar-wind-and-electric-vehicles/
