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Not only does this impact energy production, but there are concerns about toxic leakage from the broken solar panels entering the groundwater.
Most large solar farm panels are made of a compound called cadmium telluride. While this material is cost-effective, it can be toxic. Cadmium telluride has been associated with kidney, heart, skin, and lung issues. For residents who rely on well water, the worry is that any leaked chemicals from damaged panels could contaminate their water supply.
Experts, however, reassure that even if a dangerous chemical were to leak, it would likely be a very small amount. Moreover, the protective layers on the panels would minimize the risk. Nonetheless, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is investigating the situation to determine if any chemicals have indeed entered the groundwater1.
I love how “experts” speak about possible leakage of toxic materials from solar panels in such a delicate way, since solar panels are a Democrat-approved form of energy production.
Had this been an issue with an oil well, well, the language used would be much more dire and forceful, even if the level of danger to the environment is similar or less.
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There are leaks from pipelines all the time that never get any coverage and if stronger wording is needed than we'll hear it. But as Texas maintains her own power grid they and they alone will address whatever affect this may have on the grid or the environment.
There are leaks from pipelines all the time that never get any coverage and if stronger wording is needed than we'll hear it. But as Texas maintains her own power grid they and they alone will address whatever affect this may have on the grid or the environment.
Defend your party. Don't worry about the leakage.....
Not only does this impact energy production, but there are concerns about toxic leakage from the broken solar panels entering the groundwater.
Most large solar farm panels are made of a compound called cadmium telluride. While this material is cost-effective, it can be toxic. Cadmium telluride has been associated with kidney, heart, skin, and lung issues. For residents who rely on well water, the worry is that any leaked chemicals from damaged panels could contaminate their water supply.
Experts, however, reassure that even if a dangerous chemical were to leak, it would likely be a very small amount. Moreover, the protective layers on the panels would minimize the risk. Nonetheless, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is investigating the situation to determine if any chemicals have indeed entered the groundwater1.
But, but, but they are the replacement for providing electricity.
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Defend your party. Don't worry about the leakage.....
Defend what party this is Texas they run their grid how they want with no adherence to national standards.
No contamination has been shown, just speculation and faux outrage which seems to be the norm with the far right along with deflection.
Oops. Nobody thought that one through. It just came on line in 2022. Didn't even get two years service out of it.
What a fiasco. The sad part is, I am convinced somebody somewhere along the way brought up this very scenario and was blown off by superiors who wanted the profit and didn't want to hear anything but yes men.
You know that somebody had to have brought this up in risk assessment.
What a disaster. Good thing money grows on trees. Good thing there is no inflation or the replacement cost would be way up from 2020. Good thing they got a whole 18 months use out of it. Good thing we aren't cutting back on coal and natural gas. Good thing we aren't moving to electrified vehicles.
Defend what party this is Texas they run their grid how they want with no adherence to national standards.
No contamination has been shown, just speculation and faux outrage which seems to be the norm with the far right along with deflection.
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Defend solar .....
Solar is an option for electrical generation, what this has show is the need for a more resistant surface such as plexiglass if these panels can be damaged by what for many is a not rare occurrence. Just as those in hurricane prone areas would choose impact resistant glass when building a home/structure.
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