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Utility-scale solar farms spreading rapidly across the California desert are stressing the region’s already overtaxed groundwater—and communities are beginning to push back.
Utility-scale solar farms spreading rapidly across the desert Southwest are stressing the region’s already overtaxed groundwater and communities are beginning to push back.
Local wells in the area have gone dry since the construction of multiple utility-scale solar projects near Desert Center—threatening the only water source for hundreds of people and a handful of local businesses. Solar farms typically don’t use much water when operating, but during construction, the law requires developers to mitigate dust—which can spread health problems like Valley Fever. That requires water. The projects are being built on public land overseen by the Department of Interior’s Bureau of Land Management. The federal agency knew ...
Global demand for solar PV could rise 40% in 2023 as favourable economics combine with broad policies like the IRA and REPowerEU schemes.
Intersect Power has secured a revolving credit facility to the tune of US$800 million to support the deployment of its renewables pipeline.