Sue neighbor for pollution from photovoltaic panels

Can you sue a neighbor if a solar system is shaded?

California's Solar Shade Control Act also allows homeowners to seek court action against a neighbor whose trees or shrubs shade 10% or more of a previously installed solar system. Should You Get a Solar Easement?

Can a neighbor cut down a tree that blocks solar panels?

For example, let's say you install solar panels but your neighbor has trees that grow too close to your roof and block the sun from hitting your panels. In this case, you may obtain a solar easement that instructs your neighbors to trim or cut down the tree that blocks your access to the sun.

Is it worth fighting neighbors over solar panels?

According to Lampner, solar panels, which could potentially save a nonprofit more than $20,000 a year, are not worth a fight with neighbors for most people, as their homes are their biggest single asset.

Can a nonprofit prevent neighbors from installing solar panels on their lawn?

In the historic district of Mount Washington in Baltimore, some homeowners have started a petition to prevent a nonprofit from installing solar panels on their lawn. (Note: The passage does not directly answer if neighbors in general can prevent a nonprofit from installing solar panels, but it does provide an example of a situation where this has occurred.)

Can citizens sue EPA?

Many of the environmental statutes contain provisions that allow citizens to sue EPA when EPA allegedly fails to perform an act or mandatory duty required by the statute. Citizens may also file petitions for review in courts to challenge actions taken by EPA. The table below contains complaints and petitions for review received by EPA.

Can a Hoa deny a solar project?

One of the best things you can do to combat your HOA is to come back at them with concrete evidence that they do not have lawful grounds to deny your solar project. You can do this by looking into public records of your state’s law to see what protections you have. Make sure you have obtained all of the proper permission to operate solar panels.