A derelict wind farm. [OC]

crsu , 8 months ago

Why was it abandoned? Looks very apocalyptic

CrimeDad OP , 8 months ago

I don’t know, but I suspect financial reasons. Another important question is why wasn’t it cleaned up?

Atom , 8 months ago (edited 13 days ago)

Environmental impact statements and plans for projects like these rarely include details for end of life stages. In my environmental program, we reviewed and submitted comments on some. I selected a solar farm that was scheduled to last 20 years and then be removed. The only details they provided for end of life was that the panels would be disposed of locally. This is a common trend in any industry, not just green tech. However, I argue that we are at a point where we need to transform our entire energy infrastructure system in a short time. We have an opportunity to do it right and not end up with solar panels in landfills or derelict wind farms as we have burning coal mines and wells leaking gas.

For US based readers, you can look up projects on the EPA’s site and make comments yourself. You don’t need to be an expert to encourage sustainable practices.

cdxapps.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/public/…/search

Delphia , 8 months ago

A stoner friend of mine thats known for crackpot ideas was like “I should start a busniness that recycles solar panels that are starting to wear out and resell them in rural areas where people can just install a bunch of them to make up for the lower output”

And I had that moment where I realised “Thats not a bad idea… from anyone… but especially from hkm”

Buelldozer , 8 months ago

This already exists. When utility scale solar farms change panels their used ones are resold.

Delphia , 8 months ago

Oh I’m not surprised that its done, just that he had the idea.

Eideen , 8 months ago

I think it is this windfarm south points.

bigislandvideonews.com/…/video-last-windmill-stan…

CrimeDad OP , 8 months ago

Yes this was probably it. Thank you!