Solar vs. Other Generation
solar is Good for the Earth
Compared to other forms of electric generation, solar has the least impact on the environment.
Air
- Solar energy generates emission-free electricity.
- The power produced by the Greene County Solar Facility can offset over 50,500 tons of carbon dioxide per year -- equivalent to taking over 9,700 average cars off the road.
Soil
- Solar facilities do not damage soil resources, unlike other power projects, industrial or commercial development.
- Solar facilities produce no pollution in operation.
Water
- Unlike conventional power plants, operating solar facilities use little to no water. The low impact design also maintains porous surface area for local groundwater recharge
- Vegetation management is conducted with periodic mowing and trimming; very little chemical vegetation control is planned – far less than farms or golf courses typically use.
- Solar facilities are excellent protectors of watershed resources.
