DustyInfinity
Platinum Member
Let's say efficient solar technology was available to cover most buildings in the US and to handle most of our energy needs. My question is would this have any environmental impact other than reduced CO2. You are converting a huge surface area into an energy absorbing surface. Would that be safe? Would there be any effect of absorbing that much solar energy? It would be similar with wind power. Let's say you cover huge areas with wind mills. Wouldn't that have some effect on the environment and weather patterns? I'm not a techie, but it seems harnessing natural energy would have some effect on the environment besides reduced CO2.