The solar community set the record straight about the eco-friendliness of solar panels in response to an old post on X by Nick DeIuliis (@NickDeIuliis) that contained disinformation about the efficiency and environmental impact of solar panels.
"Dispelling misinformation is vital," a user said on the "r/solar" subreddit, uploading a photo of the post that included a note to correct the untruths.
DeIuliis, the CEO of natural gas company CNX Resources, claimed that after 15 years, solar panels are no longer efficient and must be thrown away. He also stated that disposal presents significant environmental and health hazards, saying solar panel waste is 300 times more dangerous than nuclear waste and is often sent to developing nations for processing.
X users chimed in to dispel these myths, citing facts like those from the U.S. Department of Energy that reveal solar panels now last 25 to 35 years. Solar panels are also mostly made of aluminum and glass — two of the most easily recyclable materials — so waste can be dealt with responsibly and safely.
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The solar community set the record straight about the eco-friendliness of solar panels in response to an old post on X by Nick DeIuliis (@NickDeIuliis) that contained disinformation about the effi...