The Pennsylvania legislature is weighing two bills that require decommissioning plans for solar energy projects, and the debate over them among lawmakers illustrates the challenges associated with developing a solution to...more
On March 18, 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) released its Photovoltaics End-of-Life Action Plan. SETO’s Plan recognizes the current reality for solar PV panels that have...more
3/29/2022
/ Clean Energy ,
Decommissioned Facilities ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy Policy ,
Environmental Policies ,
Photovoltaic ,
Recycling ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Solar Panels ,
Sustainable Business Practices ,
Waste Disposal ,
Wind Power
As renewable energy projects approach the end of their lifespan, companies may face various legal issues associated with the decommissioning or repowering processes, some of which may lead to litigation....more
The first wind and solar farms in the United States were built in 1980 and 1982, respectively. The United States built the world’s very first wind farm, which was capable of producing only 600 kWh of electricity, while the...more
10/28/2021
/ Carbon Emissions ,
Decommissioned Facilities ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Land Use Restrictions ,
Natural Resources ,
Photovoltaic ,
Power Infrastructure ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Wind Farm ,
Wind Power