As prices for solar equipment continue to slide, more affordable solar energy is now a reality. With that reality comes the exploitation of using this energy on a large scale to power entire communities and even cities. As technology continues to evolve, there are plans for a major solar thermal power plant to be built in southern California. California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger would like to see utility companies provide one-third of their output via solar power by 2020. This may be good news for people investing in solar energy stocks, but is the hefty goal safe for the environment? The solar thermal energy plant being planned for 2010 brings up the question of just how green is this solar thermal energy plant going to be? Yes, solar energy in and of itself is green because it comes from a renewable source and does not emit any greenhouse gases, but are the plants themselves harmful to the surrounding environment? Many people who live in the area say that the massive solar thermal energy plant is going to destroy much of the natural habitat and affect the water supply, among other problems. So before you go investing all your money into solar energy stocks, be advised that these solar energy plants may not be as green as they appear. Some believe that the politicians pushing these solar power agendas are being short sighted and not looking at the big picture. Affordable solar energy for the masses to enjoy is the goal, but only time will tell if it is at the expense of the environment.
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