A derelict wind farm.
A derelict wind farm.
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.crimedad.work/post/45820
cross-posted from: https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/p/crimedad/646440264334955524
A derelict wind farm.
I took this photo back in 2011 from somewhere in the southern part of the Big Island of Hawaii.
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Why was it abandoned? Looks very apocalyptic
I think it is this windfarm south points.
https://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2012/04/02/video-last-windmill-standing-at-south-points-kamaoa-farm/
Yes this was probably it. Thank you!
I don't know, but I suspect financial reasons. Another important question is why wasn't it cleaned up?
Environmental impact statements and plans for projects like these rarely include details for end of life stages. In my environmental program, we reviewed and submitted comments on some. I selected a solar farm that was scheduled to last 20 years and then be removed. The only details they provided for end of life was that the panels would be disposed of locally. This is a common trend in any industry, not just green tech. However, I argue that we are at a point where we need to transform our entire energy infrastructure system in a short time. We have an opportunity to do it right and not end up with solar panels in landfills or derelict wind farms as we have burning coal mines and wells leaking gas.
For US based readers, you can look up projects on the EPA's site and make comments yourself. You don't need to be an expert to encourage sustainable practices.
https://cdxapps.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/public/action/eis/search