Hazards

Description of the hazards of solar power stations

This section addresses baseline environmental assessment prior to construction, stormwater management, leaching of metals from panels, stray voltage concerns, radiation and electromagnetic fields, impacts to wildlife, and disposal or recycling of panels at the end of their useful life. . It is essential to recognize that, like any energy solution, solar energy presents its own set of risks and challenges, including health risks and safety concerns. Employers working in the solar energy business need to protect their workers from workplace hazards and workers need to understand how to protect themselves from hazards. Because PV systems do not burn fossil fuels they do not produce the toxic air or greenhouse gas emissions associated with conventional fossil fuel fired generation technologies. The practical implementation is normally subcontracted to the O&M service provider.