Environmental Benefits of Solar
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How do solar panels help the environment?
Environmental benefits of UK solar: 13-18 tonnes CO2 prevented over 25 years (net). Carbon payback: 3-6 years. Zero water use during operation. Zero air pollution. 95% of panel materials recyclable. Lifecycle emissions 20-50x lower than gas per kWh. Equivalent to planting 600+ trees. One of the most impactful personal climate actions — AND it saves money. The environmental and financial cases align perfectly.
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