The Chesterfield County Citizen

The solar industry has always touted the safe way its products generate electricity.  This brings up a question, though: Is it really that safe?

In previous articles, I have spelled out how solar arrays can harm people in numerous ways, but I had never considered another factor: the actual manufacturing and maintenance of these panels.   While doing some research for other articles, I came across this little tidbit. It seems that these panels are anything but safe.  In fact, a study of the industry found that 72% of inspections revealed safety and reliability problems requiring immediate repair.  Don’t believe me, click the picture and read about it.