>The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ’s) latest survey on attitudes to renewable energy found that 43% of people are either happy or very happy for a solar project to be built in their local area, with a further 32% that “wouldn’t mind either way”.
Pretty good for all the NIMBYism going around.
ShinyHappyPurple on
Yep, if it is going to be hotter and sunnier more of the year then let’s get some power out of it. Also better for the environment than fossil fuels.
damadmetz on
Makes sense in countries with cheap land and plenty of sunshine.
Those who think it’s a good idea here in the UK, please go and google ‘map of sunny days per year’ and you will see we are one of the worst places on earth to deploy mass solar.
Stick them on public buildings, sure. If people want them on their house, fine. But fields of them is pointless, particularly as we can use it for fantastic agriculture.
Swimming_Map2412 on
Not surprised. I’ve never understood the objection. You barely notice a field of panels unless your right next to it.
Jurassic_Bun on
It’s one of the single easiest wins. Slap it on council houses, government land, buildings, hospitals, schools, city offices etc and save billions and gain energy independence, sell excess to the private market.
Wgh555 on
No wonder the media is going into anti green energy overdrive
_a_m_s_m on
Unfortunately, those aren’t the same people who take part in public consultations!
bigheadnovice on
Would rather have a nuclear power plant near me. Producing more energy, with less land being taken up.
bow_down_whelp on
Solar panels should be mandatory on every new build. Excess power should be nationalised and sold to industry or used for electrolysis or desalination
no_fooling on
99% support an energy system that doesnt exploit them for profit, just saying. The 1% are the shareholders.
dannydrama on
They support it, just as long as it’s not near them.
FlaviousTiberius on
76% of the UK public support solar developments until the government actually does it, then it drops to 15%
bananatoastie on
Cover car parks & public buildings first. That’ll make a big dent and probably traverse the whole NIMBY drama effectively
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>The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ’s) latest survey on attitudes to renewable energy found that 43% of people are either happy or very happy for a solar project to be built in their local area, with a further 32% that “wouldn’t mind either way”.
Pretty good for all the NIMBYism going around.
Yep, if it is going to be hotter and sunnier more of the year then let’s get some power out of it. Also better for the environment than fossil fuels.
Makes sense in countries with cheap land and plenty of sunshine.
Those who think it’s a good idea here in the UK, please go and google ‘map of sunny days per year’ and you will see we are one of the worst places on earth to deploy mass solar.
Stick them on public buildings, sure. If people want them on their house, fine. But fields of them is pointless, particularly as we can use it for fantastic agriculture.
Not surprised. I’ve never understood the objection. You barely notice a field of panels unless your right next to it.
It’s one of the single easiest wins. Slap it on council houses, government land, buildings, hospitals, schools, city offices etc and save billions and gain energy independence, sell excess to the private market.
No wonder the media is going into anti green energy overdrive
Unfortunately, those aren’t the same people who take part in public consultations!
Would rather have a nuclear power plant near me. Producing more energy, with less land being taken up.
Solar panels should be mandatory on every new build. Excess power should be nationalised and sold to industry or used for electrolysis or desalination
99% support an energy system that doesnt exploit them for profit, just saying. The 1% are the shareholders.
They support it, just as long as it’s not near them.
76% of the UK public support solar developments until the government actually does it, then it drops to 15%
Cover car parks & public buildings first. That’ll make a big dent and probably traverse the whole NIMBY drama effectively