Managing the Dark Side of Trees

Solar Today 28 (July/ August 2013)

4 Pages Posted: 6 Nov 2013

See all articles by K.K. DuVivier

K.K. DuVivier

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

Date Written: November 4, 2013

Abstract

Investment in distributed solar photovoltaics (PV) continues to grow exponentially. While these public-private investments in distributed PV are impressive, they will not pay off without access to the fuel that powers the panels — the sun. Sadly, the property law regimes in almost every U.S. jurisdiction do not protect solar access. This article defines the problem and lays out a solution to one aspect of the problem — management of shade pollution from trees through the creation of Solar Access Zones or SAZs that identify and restrict the planting of tree species to heights that will not interfere with the production of energy from the sun.

Suggested Citation

DuVivier, K.K., Managing the Dark Side of Trees (November 4, 2013). Solar Today 28 (July/ August 2013) , Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2349750

K.K. DuVivier (Contact Author)

University of Denver Sturm College of Law ( email )

2255 E. Evans Avenue
Denver, CO 80208
United States

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