Niagara County hopes new recycling law will discourage solar developers
Manufacturers of solar panels that are installed in Niagara County must submit a detailed plan for recycling those panels once they break or wear out.
That new law, believed to be the first of its kind in New York State, was unanimously adopted by the county Legislature last week.
Although the stated reason for the law was to prevent environmental damage from hazardous materials within solar panels, some hope it will discourage developers from pursuing large-scale solar projects in the county.