1 – R. Perez and M. Perez, “A Fundamental Look at Energy Reserves for the Planet,” The IEA SHC Solar Update , pp. 9–11, 2009.
2 – Alexandra B. Klass, “Property Rights on the New Frontier: Climate Change, Natural Resource Development, and Renewable Energy,” Ecology Law Quarterly, 2010.
3 – http://solareis.anl.gov/guide/environment/index.cfm
4 – T. Tsoutsos, N. Frantzeskaki and V. Gekas, “Environmental impacts from the solar energy technologies,” Energy Policy, 2003.
5 – T.J. Dijkman and R.M.J. Benders, “Comparison of renewable fuels based on their land use using energy densities,” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2010.
6 – J.E. Lovich and J.R. Ennen, “Wildlife Conservation and Solar Energy Development in the Desert Southwest, United States,” BioScience, 2011.
7 – http://www.doi.gov/news/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&pageid=321960
8 – B. Mahajan, “Negative environment impact of Solar Energy,” Environment Science and Policy, 2012.
9 – http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/05/battle-brewing-over-giant-desert-solar-farm/
10 – http://gigaom.com/2012/03/26/another-lawsuit-to-protect-critters-from-solar-farms/
11 – http://articles.latimes.com/2012/mar/04/local/la-me-solar-tortoise-20120304
12 – http://www.doi.gov/news/pressreleases/secretary-salazar-approves-three-renewable-energy-projects-in-california-and-nevada.cfm#
13 – http://www.nrel.gov/pv/thinfilm.html
14 – http://clca.columbia.edu/papers/Emissions_Encapsulation_Fires.pdf
15 – E. Mielke, L. D. Anadon, and V. Narayanamurti, “Water Consumption of Energy Resource
Extraction, Processing, and Conversion,” 2010.
16 – http://www.seia.org/policy/power-plant-development/utility-scale-solar-power/water-use-management
17 – A. McKay, “Floatovoltaics: Quantifying the Benefits of a Hydro-Solar Power Fusion,” Pomona Senior Thesis, 2013.
18 – http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/OIPP/docs/solar_panel_lifecycle.pdf
19 – G.J.M. Phylipsen and E.A. Alsema, “Environmental life-cycle assessment of multicrystalline silicon solar cell modules,” Utrecht University, 1995.
20 – http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy13osti/56416.pdf
21 – http://www.wise-intern.org/journal/2011/documents/Micali.pdf
2 – Alexandra B. Klass, “Property Rights on the New Frontier: Climate Change, Natural Resource Development, and Renewable Energy,” Ecology Law Quarterly, 2010.
3 – http://solareis.anl.gov/guide/environment/index.cfm
4 – T. Tsoutsos, N. Frantzeskaki and V. Gekas, “Environmental impacts from the solar energy technologies,” Energy Policy, 2003.
5 – T.J. Dijkman and R.M.J. Benders, “Comparison of renewable fuels based on their land use using energy densities,” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2010.
6 – J.E. Lovich and J.R. Ennen, “Wildlife Conservation and Solar Energy Development in the Desert Southwest, United States,” BioScience, 2011.
7 – http://www.doi.gov/news/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&pageid=321960
8 – B. Mahajan, “Negative environment impact of Solar Energy,” Environment Science and Policy, 2012.
9 – http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/05/battle-brewing-over-giant-desert-solar-farm/
10 – http://gigaom.com/2012/03/26/another-lawsuit-to-protect-critters-from-solar-farms/
11 – http://articles.latimes.com/2012/mar/04/local/la-me-solar-tortoise-20120304
12 – http://www.doi.gov/news/pressreleases/secretary-salazar-approves-three-renewable-energy-projects-in-california-and-nevada.cfm#
13 – http://www.nrel.gov/pv/thinfilm.html
14 – http://clca.columbia.edu/papers/Emissions_Encapsulation_Fires.pdf
15 – E. Mielke, L. D. Anadon, and V. Narayanamurti, “Water Consumption of Energy Resource
Extraction, Processing, and Conversion,” 2010.
16 – http://www.seia.org/policy/power-plant-development/utility-scale-solar-power/water-use-management
17 – A. McKay, “Floatovoltaics: Quantifying the Benefits of a Hydro-Solar Power Fusion,” Pomona Senior Thesis, 2013.
18 – http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/OIPP/docs/solar_panel_lifecycle.pdf
19 – G.J.M. Phylipsen and E.A. Alsema, “Environmental life-cycle assessment of multicrystalline silicon solar cell modules,” Utrecht University, 1995.
20 – http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy13osti/56416.pdf
21 – http://www.wise-intern.org/journal/2011/documents/Micali.pdf