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pmacdon1 pmacdon1
 
February 18, 2009 12:13 AM

Does the manufacturing of solar panels do damage to the environment?

If so how much? And is this damage offset by the energy it creates?
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waulok waulok
 
 February 18, 2009 12:39 AM
Most solar cells are made from silicon. The process of manufacturing it can produce waste which damages the environment. Some of the newer solar cells use toxic materials:
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williamwac... williamwac...
 
February 18, 2009 04:21 AM
The manufacture of ANYTHING impacts the environment negatively.

You could argue either way on things made by hand from renewal resources. ( as long as fire is not involved )

Even farming with an Oxen and a woden plow damages the environment.

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pmacdon1 pmacdon1
 
February 18, 2009 06:32 AM
I wouldn't say the manufacture of ANYTHING impacts the environment negatively.
And the point is if making solar panels does more damage than using conventional energy sources.

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