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How green is solar energy really?

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Malte Rohwer-Kahlmann
February 11, 2022

The use of solar panels is growing worldwide. They provide clean energy with falling costs. But the green technology also has negative aspects. Look at three major criticisms of solar energy and check out just how much of a problem the panels are.

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