“On Dec. 9, 2021, I was asked to speak to a group of citizens in Erie about solar farms. My presentation stimulated much discussion, both pro and con.
Here is some background information on this important topic: I am a retired professor in mechanical engineering at North Carolina State University. I have been a proponent of solar energy for over 40 years. In 1980, I designed and built the NCSU Solar House on the university campus.”
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Elmallah, Salma and Ben Hoen, K. Sydny Fujita, Dana Robson and Erric Brunner. “Shedding light on large scale solar impacts: An analysis of property values and proximity to photovolatics across six U.S. states.” 9 January 2023. Energy Policy.
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The source appears to be funded by the US Department of Energy.
The study may not differentiate between fix mount racking system and motorized tracking systems that move every 20 minutes and have camber locking mechanisms. It may not define height of panels, battery energy storage that typically includes HVAC systems and generators.
A 1-MWdc solar facility may occupy 5 acres. A utility scale facility typically uses 5 acres per MW therefore a 10-MW facility may occupy 50 acres. While the study appears to focus on defining the “house” it may overlook defining the solar facility. A 5 acre fixed rack that is less than 7 feet in height is not the same as 100 or a 1000 acres of 18 feet in height motorized tracking panels with battery storage.