Solar energy: Fact versus fiction

Описание: We've heard a lot of commentary about solar from elected leaders on this program in recent weeks. Some state leaders have been very outspoken about why they don't want to see more solar arrays, particularly on possible farmland. This hour, our guest helps us understand the facts about solar energy, while debunking solar myths and misconceptions.

Our guest:

•Kevin Schulte, CEO of GreenSpark Solar

0:00 Introduction
1:30 Assemblywoman Bailey on farmland loss
3:02 Rural siting concerns and community impact
4:07 What “prime farmland” really means
6:06 Why solar pays farmers more
7:13 Agrivoltaics and dual land use
8:16 Food supply fears and farming trends
10:00 Where New York’s power comes from
11:07 Who actually opposes solar projects?
14:07 Rooftops, garages, and non‑farm solar sites
15:53 Rising electric costs and grid strain
19:00 Balancing land use for food and energy
20:51 Agrivoltaics in practice across NY
22:15 Responding to legislative skepticism
24:18 Cloudiness and solar panel durability
30:09 Decommissioning and restoring farmland
33:04 Screening requirements and visual impact
34:36 Roof repairs and failed solar companies
37:31 Clear‑cutting, wetlands, and fire concerns
39:46 Ethanol crops and land competition
43:01 Siting equity and rural solar issues
50:00 Grid reliability and Puerto Rico’s lessons

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