In addition, the intense light reflection via the surface glasses of a large area laying of PV panels can lead to visual impact, e.g., temporary visual reduction or loss, and may even bring people both psychological trauma and physiological injury (Spellman, 2014). Moreover, large-scale PV power plants may have consequences on microclimate.
Solar PV is gaining increasing importance in the worldwide energy industry. Consequently, the global expansion of crystalline photovoltaic power plants has resulted in a rise in PV waste generation. However, disposing of PV waste is challenging and can pose harmful chemical effects on the environment.
However, the worst-case scenario of solar-cell leachate exposure to the environment could occur due to environmental disasters (hurricane, hail, storm, landslide), unintended incidents (fire), or the accumulation of large amounts of solar-cell landfill waste.
In order to alleviate the visual pollution of PV, a special management plane has to be in place, depending on how the visual impact affects the area, community, and the local industry (Dhar et al., 2020; Guerin, 2017a; Tsoutsos et al., 2005).
Furthermore, solar cell manufacturing methods are energy-intensive, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and the depletion of natural resources . The cycle of environmental destruction is sustained when these materials are not recycled, which increases the demand for new resources.
Guerin (2017b) reported that the construction phase of PV does not impose potential pollution and the source of the noise was a minor disturbance from transportation vehicles. In comparison with other renewable technologies, the construction of wind turbine exhibits higher noise pollution compared to the PV system (Madsen et al., 2006).
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