Environmental
Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms By Ken MacDonald, Regional Director of Environmental Permitting and Compliance with UES
First, a secret is only a secret if one doesn’t know it. Spoiler alert: There are no real “secrets.” There are lessons learned, hints discovered, and tips earned through permitting and compliance for tens of thousands of acres of solar energy facilities. Solar power has emerged as a frontrunner in the pursuit of sustainable energy. As governments and corporations worldwide are transitioning to renewable energy, the establishment of solar facilities is pivotal. However, between a proposal to harness the sun’s power and throwing the switch lies the complexity of environmental permitting. We’re going to unravel some intricacies of the process that’s designed to ensure the coexistence of solar energy development with responsible environmental preservation.
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