Chernobyl Rises from the Ashes with Solar Farm

[Marina Schwarz + 1,576]

The large-scale solar farm right next to the disaster site in Chernobyl is almost completed. Apparently, it's just the start of a renaissance for the area, if we are to believe Ukrainian authorities. How come the workers installing the solar panels are not wearing any protective gear, I wonder.

[Missy + 43]

That's a wonderful use of what would be otherwise wasted space. Protective gear, I would think, might be the minimum requirement? Sheesh. 

[TraderTate + 186]

yeah, and it's only 100 meters from the sealed remains of the disaster...

[Rodent + 1,424]

1 hour ago, TraderTate said:

yeah, and it's only 100 meters from the sealed remains of the disaster...

well I hope that at least the workers have a good health plan

[Addy + 14]

Looks like the company who is spearheading this project is Chernobyl Solar. Have they done anything else or is this their first project?

 

[Marina Schwarz + 1,576]

Looks like the company was specially set up for this project.

Ah, so it's not just me wondering why they don't have protective gear. Could be working just a couple hours every day, though...

[Selva + 252]

Does this project has any sense at all? Not only that workers will need an adequate protection from radiation but they will need sun too. As long as I know, Ukraine is not really known  by the abundant sunlight.

[Vlad Kovalenko + 115]

Whatever you think they need for this project, what Ukraine really needs is this project, and it needs it badly. It could only be a huge help for their economy. 

[Adam Varga + 123]

It makes no logistical sense. They could build it anywhere else in Ukraine and it would be more economical.