ENERGY Solar panels leave hidden carbon footprint*

While the renewable-energy spruikers and the climate alarmists trumpet the “necessity” of solar and wind to curb “dangerous” carbon-dioxide emissions, some studies claim that the carbon dioxide produced in the manufacure of  each square metre of solar panel exceeds that from burning coal.



Swiss engineer Ferrucio Ferroni analysed the “greenhouse gas” emissions resulting from the manufacture, transport and operation of solar panels. H…

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