Sloped panels allow rainwater to flow off easily, preventing debris accumulation. Gutter systems capture rain and direct it away from the panels. . Ground-based, utility-scale solar panel installations used for electricity generation of 1 MW or greater are commonly referred to as 'solar farms' (US Energy Information Administration, 2020). The purpose of the solar farm is to generate and sell electricity, therefore it is key that the. . Stormwater runoff from solar projects is generated primarily from rain that falls on access roads, inverter pads, and solar panels. Water that falls off solar panels, runs across the panel to the dripline, and eventually falls to the underlying surface. As opposed to traditional commercial solar panels, the land used for. . While the solar revolution has proven overall a boon for the environment, offsetting millions of tons of carbon dioxide emissions by replacing coal, oil, and natural gas for electric generation, one challenge posed is stormwater management. However, like any industrial process, the manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of solar PV systems can contribute to water. .
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