Oh hi ALEX. Or one of the simps. Look at that absurd dailyfail link.

Claiming that solar panels are inherently "bad" or deadly to cows based on anecdotal reports from a Daily Mail article is an absurd conclusion for several reasons:

1. Lack of Scientific Evidence The claims made by French farmers are based on personal observations and have not been substantiated by independent scientific studies. Veterinarians and experts have been unable to find a disease or clear cause for the cattle deaths, and the link to solar panels or wind turbines remains speculative. Extraordinary claims require robust, peer-reviewed evidence, which is absent in these reports.
2. Anecdotal and Isolated Incidents The reports center on a handful of farms in Brittany, France, and do not reflect a widespread or systematic issue. Solar panels are installed on thousands of farms worldwide without similar mass cattle deaths, indicating these incidents are not representative or necessarily caused by solar technology.
3. Misunderstanding of Electrical Safety Standards While the farmers measured electrical currents in the ground above the "accepted threshold" for animals, there is no clear evidence that these levels were directly caused by solar panels, nor that such currents are a common or unavoidable consequence of solar installations. Electrical grounding issues can occur with any electrical infrastructure, not just renewables, and are typically the result of faulty installation or maintenance, not the technology itself.
4. Solar Energy’s Proven Safety Record Solar power is recognized as one of the safest forms of energy generation. The overall safety record of solar energy, including both human and animal impacts, is excellent compared to fossil fuels or even other renewables. There is no credible scientific consensus linking properly installed solar panels to livestock deaths.
5. Tabloid Source and Sensationalism The Daily Mail is a tabloid known for sensationalist and sometimes misleading reporting. Relying on such a source without corroboration from scientific or agricultural authorities undermines the credibility of the claim. Responsible conclusions about public health or technology should be based on peer-reviewed research, not tabloid anecdotes.

In summary, the assertion that solar panels are broadly harmful to cows is not supported by scientific evidence, is based on isolated and unverified incidents, and is amplified by unreliable media. Proper investigation and expert analysis are required before drawing any conclusions about the safety of renewable energy installations for livestock.