This study from a scholar at Virginia Commonwealth University focuses on the impact of utility-scale solar on forested and agricultural land.
According to the study’s overview, Virginia has seen a rapid growth of the utility-scale solar industry with many new solar facilities constructed in recent years. The continued development of utility-scale solar facilities is anticipated because of Virginia’s aggressive renewable portfolio standards. However, concern is growing over the widespread development of utility-scale solar facilities and their potentially significant land use.
Read the full study here.