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Solar power generation cutting down trees

Therefore, cutting down trees that obstruct sunlight may enhance the performance of solar panels and maximize energy generation. But before resorting to removal of entire trees, consider alternative solutions such as trimming branches or selecting different panel placement options. Knowing the optimal location for installing a solar array increases annual generation by several percentage points if shade from nearby structures and trees is minimized, if not eliminated. Why trust EnergySage? When we talk about the environmental benefits of solar power, we often compare the overall carbon offset of a solar panel system to the environmental. . In Massachusetts, future proliferation of these sunlight-soaking cells will be a high priority: About five times more solar energy will be needed to reach the state's goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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