Environmental Impact Assessments for Solar and
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In this study, the literature is reviewed to summarize the environmental impact of solar and wind energy systems in terms of the following factors; land use, water consumption, impact on biodiversity, visual and noise effects, health issues, and impact on micro climate.
The evaluation of the environmental impact of solar and wind power plants is based on a wide range of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies. The comparison between RES and NRES power plants with numerical data is realized with studies using the same impact assessment methods and categories of environmental impacts.
Publicly Released: Jul 23, 2024. Wind energy is one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources globally. Getting electricity from wind can have significant environmental and public health benefits. But the development of wind energy facilities could also change the landscape, affect wildlife, and have other negative environmental effects.
Several options can be considered to improve the overall environmental performance of wind and solar energy systems. First, the most effective factor is the recycling rate of the materials used in the manufacturing process.
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