What impact, if any, does a solar project have on the safety of residents, children, and the environment?

Through design and intelligent siting, glint and glare can be eliminated or kept to a minimum. Panels are made of solid materials and do not pose a chemical hazard to the general public, underlying soil, or groundwater. Additionally, the site is fenced with locked gates. Signage at the site alerts that it is a generation site and access is prohibited.

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1. Will the solar panels generate electricity during cloudy, rainy, or snowy days? What about at night?
2. Will solar panels produce the same amount of electricity all year long?
3. Will the residents' home power be connected to solar plants?
4. Will having the solar park located in my community lower my electricity bill?
5. Will there be an increase in the electricity bill to help pay for the plants?
6. Will the panels cause glare that would reflect on nearby public roads and housing?
7. How do solar projects impact nearby property values?
8. Will pesticides be used to keep vegetation down around the solar panels and mold off of panels?
9. What impact, if any, does a solar project have on the safety of residents, children, and the environment?
10. What is the lifespan of the panels?
11. What happens at the end of a solar plant’s life, during the decommissioning stage?