KindKill267 t1_jdhb0j2 wrote on March 24, 2023 at 12:07 PM

Reply to comment by vasquca1 in Chewy to close large central Pa. fulfillment center by vasquca1

This is the way, everytime I see a solar farm occupying land I cringe. Why not put that shit on the roof.

SlimeySnakesLtd t1_jdhe08i wrote on March 24, 2023 at 12:33 PM

I do ecological work and deal with solar farm projects pretty frequently. I like a lot of our solar farm designs because they allow for relatively undisturbed native herbs and grasses to thrive and basically block out areas for wild space as part of their footprint. I would much rather see installations that preserve wild space AND solar on roofs. Human settlements tend to be fluid in their purpose and built on top of, limiting long term viability of those panels. Throwing panels in a field for 25 years vs putting new ones on buildings every 5-10 years and throwing them away after.

KindKill267 t1_jdjcj7p wrote on March 24, 2023 at 8:22 PM

Why the time difference in ground vs roof solar panels?

SlimeySnakesLtd t1_jdke0e8 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 12:52 AM

Set and forget vs continually screwing with them/the corporate need for every time you purchase the building to inspect and replace. Lower tolerance of failure. If you have a lot of panels, losing 3 or 4 is acceptable.

TrashApocalypse t1_jdhdscr wrote on March 24, 2023 at 12:31 PM

It’s so frustrating seeing our country make stupid and wasteful decisions all in the name of capitalism.

WoodyVII t1_jdiu9en wrote on March 24, 2023 at 6:23 PM

The roofs of the warehouses around the area are not manufactured to hold weight, only to keep weather out. These buildings are made at the lowest cost possible by land owners/logistics companies.