Mining the Sun: Transforming mine lands and brownfields into clean energy hubs

Report

United States

Publication date: January 1, 2019

File format: PDF

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Mining the Sun is a report about using former mines, brownfields, landfills and other degraded land for clean energy projects, such as solar and wind. It highlights the economic, environmental and community benefits of doing so, outlines policy and financing opportunities, and recommends strategies to accelerate renewable energy development while reducing pressure on natural and working lands.

Subject Tags

  • Climate mitigation
  • Renewable energy
  • Policy