Study Finds Most Large-Scale Solar Projects Face Few Permitting Conflicts
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Carolyn Fortuna
4d ago· 7 min readenNews
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Summary
A new study from University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers reveals that contrary to media narratives, most large-scale solar energy projects in the US face few permitting conflicts. Analyzing 686 operating large-scale solar plants, the study found that 56.1% have no or low conflict-attention scores. The research indicates that institutional arrangements and project scale, rather than partisan politics, are the primary factors shaping conflict in solar permitting.
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Across the 686 operating large scale solar plants in the study sample, 56.1% have no or low conflict-attention scores.
Many media stories that spread the perception that opposition to solar development is common.
Across the 686 operating large scale solar plants in the study sample, 56.1% have no or low conflict-attention scores.
