Activists spread misleading information to fight solar | Delaware First Media – Delaware First Media

In Delaware, several activists have been disseminating misinformation with the intention of impeding the development of solar energy in the state. In direct opposition to the state’s goal of generating a quarter of its electricity from solar energy by 2025, these activists have been utilizing social media, websites, and even lawsuits to discourage solar adoption.

The misinformation disseminated by these activists has been varied and far-reaching. From claims that solar panels are detrimental to air quality to assertions that solar farms cause cancer, the activists have employed a plethora of tactics to sow doubt among the public. They have gone so far as to cite absurd statistics and reference fictitious studies, though these have been debunked by experts.

The primary goal of these activists appears to be to prevent the installation of solar farms in their own backyards. To that end, they have employed the legal system, filing lawsuits against local governments and private companies alike. In some cases, they have been successful in delaying or completely blocking the installation of solar farms.

The impact of this misinformation campaign has been difficult to measure, but it is clear that it has had some effect. A recent survey of Delaware residents found that a majority of those surveyed were unaware of the state’s goal to generate 25% of its electricity from solar energy by 2025. This lack of awareness is likely due, in part, to the misinformation spread by the activists.

In sum, the misinformation spread by several activists in Delaware is complicating the efforts of the state to increase its solar energy capacity. The activists’ tactics have been far-reaching and have included the use of fictitious studies, legal challenges, and social media campaigns. The impact of this misinformation is difficult to measure, but it is clear that it has had an effect, with a majority of Delaware residents unaware of the state’s goal to generate 25% of its electricity from solar energy by 2025.