Solar energy, particularly from the large so-called utility or industrial-scale solar projects that are being proposed for Virginia, is often described as clean energy or green energy or environmentally friendly energy.
Is that really true?
Large-scale solar projects can have a significant impact on the environment, both on the land itself and on the ecological health of the wildlife habitats in those areas. This impact can be quite significant and even permanent. It’s worth weighing all the implications and costs in deciding on large solar projects that are proposed for agricultural or forested land.