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This article discusses a study by Penn State researchers which found that solar farms with stormwater controls can effectively mitigate excess runoff and erosion. As utility-scale ground solar panel installations increase, concerns about their impact on natural hydrologic processes have also grown. However, the study suggests that these issues can be addressed with proper construction methods.
As the number of major utility-scale ground solar panel installations grows, concerns about their impacts on natural hydrologic processes also have grown. However, a new study by Penn State researchers suggests that excess runoff or increased erosion can be easily mitigated — if these ‘solar farms’ are properly built.