Solar Energy Development Activities and Resource Requirements

Solar energy projects can have a variety of effects on the environment as a result of activities occurring during different phases of development.

Follow the links below to learn more about solar energy facilities, and how their siting, construction, operation, and decommissioning can give rise to environmental impacts.

• Project Phases and Activities
  Activities that occur during the major phases of a solar energy project
• Site Evaluation
  Solar site monitoring and testing activities and requirements that may result in impacts
• Construction
  Solar facility construction activities and requirements that may result in impacts
• Operation and Maintenance
  Solar facility operational activities and requirements that may result in impacts
• Decommissioning and Site Reclamation
  Solar facility decommissioning and site reclamation activities and requirements that may result in impacts