Question: You are developing a 2 MW solar energy project in New England occupying 10 acres of land, and your entire site is forested with trees
You are developing a 2 MW solar energy project in New England occupying 10 acres of land, and your entire site is forested with trees that need to be cut for solar. The local Town Planning Board has asked that you submit a report analyzing the net carbon impact on the environment from the addition of solar panels and cutting of trees. Your project is expected to generate 3,000 MWh of electricity per year for 20 years.
1) Find out the average sequestration rate of trees per acre (this is the loss to the environment). 2) find out the reduction in carbon emissions from the installation of the solar project (this is the positive impact to the environment). Getting this information will require visiting the ISO New England's website and look for Air Emissions Reports. 3)Net the two impacts (negative and positive) above to conclude the net positive impact to the environment in terms of carbon reductions).
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