AUDIO: Silfab Solar official responds to assessment by USC regarding its chemicals and operations

A state university has released a report on the Silfab solar in Fort Mill, which the controversial solar panel manufacturing company currently under heavy scrutiny by a group of concerned citizens. The assessment comes from the University of South Carolina Public Health School and makes claims that in a worst case scenario, the business would put over 53,000 people in a zone for major chemical risks. However, Silfab Solar Director of Operations Greg Basden spoke about these hazards in an interview with WRHI(audio below).

To see the full USC report click here.

Also below is a statement from Fort Mill Schools.

“The district has received a copy of the report prepared by the University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health outlining potential worst-case scenario impacts related to the Silfab Solar facility. Prior to receiving the report, the district had already begun the process of engaging an independent environmental and health safety firm to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment of our school sites. This is part of our ongoing response to the recommendations previously provided by the Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU) at Emory University.”

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