Furthermore, the manufacturing process involves the use of hazardous materials which often include hydrochloric acid, hydrogen fluoride, acetone, nitric acid, and sulfuric acid
All of these materials can do significant harm to the environment, depending on the amount used. These chemicals also pose a threat to the health of workers handling the material, though this can be mitigated by proper safety measures.
There’s also the impact of global warming emissions to consider. No, solar panels themselves do not contribute to global warming emissions. However, the manufacturing process of transporting, installing, maintaining, decommissioning, and dismantling panels all contribute to harmful emissions.
What can be done to avoid this issue?
Let’s be clear here. Solar panels do more good than they do harm. However, it’s essential to think of the long-term impact solar panels may have on the environment. The situation in China proves that a good retirement plan needs to be implemented to avoid significant damage to the environment.
