Originally Posted by
jas24zzk
I am another climate change sceptic.
That said, I am an environmentalist, on the lower scale.
Peter can you show us the studies that compare the environmental impact of Coal/Gas emissions Vs Renewable Energy technology?
That would be, 3 fold.
Environmental Impact at...
1 Production
2. lifespan
3. end of life
#3 is VERY important
My understanding from the few studies so far conducted, that the end of life impact of renewables (solar panels, batteries and the like) with a ten year life span, is greater than the emissions of a coal fired power plant with a 40 year life span, over the whole course of the power plant life!
Hi Jas
PV cells are already being recycled in Australia and their numbers, like those of deep storage batteries, will undoubtedly grow exponentially over the next 2-3 decades (both have long expected lives)
Both are already being recycled in small numbers and the industry will grow.
PV panels and batteries both need to be added to the list of regulated e-waste to ensure that both manufacturers and purchasers dispose of them responsibility.
https://www.solarchoice.net.au/blog/...es-be-recycled
Solar panel recycler leads Australia in emerging industry - The Lead SA
Best thing I've ever done apart from buying my AUSTER was installing solar panels on my house. My winter energy bill for the last 3 months is less than $110.
Kaz