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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...-up-all-the-energy-from-the-sun-a6771526.html
Sometimes you don't know whether to laugh or to cry.
Sometimes you don't know whether to laugh or to cry.
I'm not sure whether it is a fake. It is simply too ridiculous.Choppy said:http://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...-up-all-the-energy-from-the-sun-a6771526.html
Sometimes you don't know whether to laugh or to cry.
According to Snopes (a website dedicated to determining which [mostly Internet based] viral memes are false and which are genuine), it's genuine.fresh_42 said:I'm not sure whether it is a fake. It is simply too ridiculous.
fresh_42 said:I'm not sure whether it is a fake. It is simply too ridiculous.
That was my initial reaction.Choppy said:Sometimes you don't know whether to laugh or to cry.
After some browsing, this will be the 1st time I've disagreed with Snopes.collinsmark said:According to Snopes (a website dedicated to determining which [mostly Internet based] viral memes are false and which are genuine), it's genuine.
zoobyshoe said:To be fair, the article quotes only two people who spoke up with ridiculous objections to solar panels. The real community objection might have been something like suspicion of a corporation coming in from the outside and altering the balance of local politics and the local economy.
I kind of agree with this.No, That North Carolina Town Didn’t Ban Solar Panels For Sucking Up Sun [techtimes.com]
...according to official statements to Tech Times, fear of solar technology had nothing to do with the decision.
I kind of agree with this, also.Did Media Misquote NC Anti-Solar Residents To Make Them Look Stupid? [dailycaller.com]
Numerous left-wing media outlets have repeatedly misquoted citizens of Woodland, N.C.
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Which kind of impressed me,http://www.cggc.duke.edu/pdfs/02152015Duke_CGGC_NCSolarEnergyReport.pdf [duke.edu]
The town council turned down the proposed solar farm by a vote of 3 to 1. The council’s rejection of the measure was largely focused around the effect a nearby solar plant could have on the price of homes. A study by The University of California Berkeley found that houses near solar farms lost 3 to 7 percent of their value with larger increases near particularly large solar farms.
Mary Hobbs has been living in Woodland for 50 years and said she has watched it slowly becoming a ghost town with no job opportunities for young people.
She said her home is surrounded by solar farms and is no longer worth its value because of those facilities.
zoobyshoe said:To be fair, the article quotes only two people who spoke up with ridiculous objections to solar panels
zoobyshoe said:Excellent research once again, Omcheeto!
Except that, hehe, from the link you yourself dug up:OmCheeto said:extracted from the article:
"She said she has observed areas near solar panels where vegetation is brown and dead because it did not receive enough sunlight," says Hoggard. Mann's husband went on to explain that "the solar farms would suck up all the energy from the sun."
Obviously, her husband is the idiot, who started this whole thing, when he should have just shut up, and let the expert talk.
See: Mansplaining.
Numerous left-wing media outlets have repeatedly misquoted citizens of Woodland, N.C., after the city government voted to reject a proposed solar farm.
An article in the Huffington Post claimed local resident Bobby Mann said the proposed solar farm would “stop plants from growing and suck up all the energy from the sun,” during his testimony to the Woodland Town Council, http://www.roanoke-chowannewsherald.com/2015/12/08/woodland-rejects-solar-farm/?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link . However, the Herald-News only directly quotes Bobby Mann as saying “You’re killing your town, [a]ll the young people are going to move out.” Other media outlets repeated the misquote.
Mann’s fears about young people moving out are likely based on the city’s population decline.
Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2015/12/15/d...dents-to-make-them-look-stupid/#ixzz3uoCUT3JO
There are a variety of reasons why solar panels may be rejected for alternative energy sources. Some people may have concerns about the initial cost of installing solar panels, while others may question their efficiency and reliability. Additionally, certain industries and companies may have vested interests in promoting other forms of renewable energy.
No, solar panels are actually quite efficient. The technology has greatly improved in recent years, with some panels now reaching efficiency rates of over 20%. However, the total efficiency of a solar panel system also depends on factors such as location, weather patterns, and installation quality.
Solar panels have several advantages over other renewable energy sources. They do not emit any greenhouse gases, have low maintenance costs, and can be used in both residential and commercial settings. Solar energy is also a renewable resource, meaning it will not run out like fossil fuels.
No, this is a common misconception. While it is true that solar panels may not be able to generate enough energy to power a home or business on their own, they can be combined with other renewable energy sources, such as wind or hydro power, to create a more reliable and efficient energy system.
Solar panel technology is constantly evolving and improving. Researchers are working on developing new materials and techniques to increase the efficiency and lifespan of solar panels. Some advancements include using perovskite, a cheaper and more flexible material, and incorporating energy storage systems to allow for use during non-sunlight hours.