New York City has added a new dimension to the idea of extracting valueable resources from seemingly useless parcels of land. The city plans to build utitlty-scale solar installations on its old landfills, to the tune of about fifty megawatts. Obviously this is a small drop of the city's electricity use however, the solar program is focused on achieving a clean air goal. The new solar installations will reduce emissions from petroleum-filled generators, which the city currently has to use on hot summer days. Aside from producing clean and possibly cheaper energy, the solar installition will have additional value to the city such as creation of jobs. These green jobs will help bring the community together and improve this hard economy. The solar installation can also work as a community and nature preserve. The installation can turn a former eyesore into a symbol of pride or the people of that community.
I really like this idea of using more solar energy. Espically for the city that never sleeps, they need to use all the natural resources they can find. This is a step in the right direction for our cournty if big cities start using renewable energy then that will jump start everyone to try and become more green.
I think the installation of solar energy panels is a step in the right direction. If this solution indeed makes energy cheaper the public will welcome this energy production technique. More renewable sources of energy should be used in the production of energy. It is good to see steps being taken to become more green in a city like NYC.
ReplyDeleteI think that this is a good thing to do. I have heard of places taking the methane released from the things breaking down in the landfill to create another source of energy but it never crossed my mind to put solar panels on them to make energy.
ReplyDeleteI also agree that this a good thing to do. Many places have started doing this and it's really been a success. I think more people and places should try doing this to save money and to help the environment.
ReplyDeleteI agree that NYC should be one of the first places to look for renewable energy sources, and this seems like a great way to do it. For a city that uses so much energy, this could cut way back on resources used, as well as money spent.
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