No Canadian Based Solar Manufacturing Plant in Fort Mill
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April Wentz
2 years ago
No!!!!!!
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Vahni Levitt
2 years ago
Since this would be the first solar panel manufacturing business in South Carolina, many residents started digging into what solar panel production meant and what was involved. We were stunned at the toxic and explosive chemicals they intended to bring into an area built as a distribution center zoned as light industrial.
DHEC held a public hearing on Oct 30th, 2023 where a large number of people in the community came out to oppose and question the wisdom of putting something so toxic next to two new public schools, right behind the DMV and within a 2-mile radius of a senior community and large residential communities and nearby retail centers.
Toxic Chemicals
The next course of action is to see whether DHEC will approve their air pollution permit which would include approving these and other toxic chemicals being put into our air:
Toluene – It is a DHEC Category 3 pollutant, the most dangerous category of all. DHEC’s definition of Category 3 pollutant – high toxicity – those pollutants which may cause chronic effects that result in death or permanent injury after very short exposure to small amounts. The plant will use 132 gallons per year of Toluene with an unknown amount kept on site.
Hydrogen Fluoride (HF)– a very poisonous, highly irritating, and corrosive colorless gas. It is fatal when inhaled, swallowed, or comes in contact with the skin. It is a DHEC Category 3 pollutant. Two 7,925-gallon tanks of HF will be refilled weekly. The Fire Dept. requires a ½ mile evacuation radius. HF will be released at 88% of the concentration limit, assuming Silfab’s estimates are correct.
Silane – a highly flammable, colorless, pyrophoric, toxic gas with a sharp pungent smell. Silane will be stored on-site in a 22,983-gallon tank (unknown total use). It is highly explosive and “may explode when exposed to air”. This plant is of major concern if you have school children. This plant is only 1300 feet (about ¼ mile) from two new schools with 2500 children. The Fi
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Lizette Conover
2 years ago
No solar plant!!!
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Kristen Mahoney
2 years ago
This is so dangerous for our community and especially our children!
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Tina Newsome
2 years ago
We do not want another toxic manufacturer in York County let alone Fort Mill!
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Anonymous
2 years ago
From my understanding this was voted down and then days later approved. Allowing a company to setup their factory so close to schools, businesses and the general population is unwise and dangerous. Not to mention the amount of air they will pollute or waterways and this would affect Charlotte as well. I must admit it seems odd this would be approved if the people in charge of this decision are aware of the consequences and ill effects it will have - not to mention the dire consequences it could have on the general population should an accident happen. I do not support this and ask those in charge to reconsider their decision. Let them set up shop in an area far from people.
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Ciarcia Ashley
2 years ago
Wack
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Logan Hunt
2 years ago
Please don’t put this plant there!
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Esme Reece
2 years ago
This is not safe for the community! Stop this!
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Janet Runge
2 years ago
No Silfab in Fort Mill!
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Erin Graham
2 years ago
This is not ok, keep toxic facility away from our children and elderly.
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Ashlyn Reep
2 years ago
Do not put this here!!! Go to California!!!!!
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Christi Ludovico
2 years ago
We are already inundated with toxic pollution from the paper mill, fort mill and surrounded areas can’t stand to deal with any more of it. There are plenty of other less populated areas in SC to produce.
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Tina Theriot
2 years ago
Should not be so close to schools and residential areas.
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Anonymous
2 years ago
Stop poisoning everyone! For once please care about the health of the people over the dollar!
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Margaret Clarkson
2 years ago
This plant does not belong in a residential area.
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Samantha Metts
2 years ago
I strongly oppose the placement of this facility near schools.
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Autumn Burns DeLaCruz
2 years ago
Dear Zoning Board of Appeals Member,
Silfab is definitely not light industrial when they have toxic air pollution and toxic water waste that has the potential to kill or permanently injure people, animals, and our environment. They need to be relocated to a heavy industrial area where it's not next to two schools, with 2500 students, neighborhoods and businesses. It’s just not right for our community!
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Brooke Atkinson
2 years ago
No, no, no! Keep those plants away from schools and homes.
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Alison Mclaughlin
2 years ago
Do not allow this company to come to build in our state.
No!!!!!!
Since this would be the first solar panel manufacturing business in South Carolina, many residents started digging into what solar panel production meant and what was involved. We were stunned at the toxic and explosive chemicals they intended to bring into an area built as a distribution center zoned as light industrial. DHEC held a public hearing on Oct 30th, 2023 where a large number of people in the community came out to oppose and question the wisdom of putting something so toxic next to two new public schools, right behind the DMV and within a 2-mile radius of a senior community and large residential communities and nearby retail centers. Toxic Chemicals The next course of action is to see whether DHEC will approve their air pollution permit which would include approving these and other toxic chemicals being put into our air: Toluene – It is a DHEC Category 3 pollutant, the most dangerous category of all. DHEC’s definition of Category 3 pollutant – high toxicity – those pollutants which may cause chronic effects that result in death or permanent injury after very short exposure to small amounts. The plant will use 132 gallons per year of Toluene with an unknown amount kept on site. Hydrogen Fluoride (HF)– a very poisonous, highly irritating, and corrosive colorless gas. It is fatal when inhaled, swallowed, or comes in contact with the skin. It is a DHEC Category 3 pollutant. Two 7,925-gallon tanks of HF will be refilled weekly. The Fire Dept. requires a ½ mile evacuation radius. HF will be released at 88% of the concentration limit, assuming Silfab’s estimates are correct. Silane – a highly flammable, colorless, pyrophoric, toxic gas with a sharp pungent smell. Silane will be stored on-site in a 22,983-gallon tank (unknown total use). It is highly explosive and “may explode when exposed to air”. This plant is of major concern if you have school children. This plant is only 1300 feet (about ¼ mile) from two new schools with 2500 children. The Fi
No solar plant!!!
This is so dangerous for our community and especially our children!
We do not want another toxic manufacturer in York County let alone Fort Mill!
From my understanding this was voted down and then days later approved. Allowing a company to setup their factory so close to schools, businesses and the general population is unwise and dangerous. Not to mention the amount of air they will pollute or waterways and this would affect Charlotte as well. I must admit it seems odd this would be approved if the people in charge of this decision are aware of the consequences and ill effects it will have - not to mention the dire consequences it could have on the general population should an accident happen. I do not support this and ask those in charge to reconsider their decision. Let them set up shop in an area far from people.
Wack
Please don’t put this plant there!
This is not safe for the community! Stop this!
No Silfab in Fort Mill!
This is not ok, keep toxic facility away from our children and elderly.
Do not put this here!!! Go to California!!!!!
We are already inundated with toxic pollution from the paper mill, fort mill and surrounded areas can’t stand to deal with any more of it. There are plenty of other less populated areas in SC to produce.
Should not be so close to schools and residential areas.
Stop poisoning everyone! For once please care about the health of the people over the dollar!
This plant does not belong in a residential area.
I strongly oppose the placement of this facility near schools.
Dear Zoning Board of Appeals Member, Silfab is definitely not light industrial when they have toxic air pollution and toxic water waste that has the potential to kill or permanently injure people, animals, and our environment. They need to be relocated to a heavy industrial area where it's not next to two schools, with 2500 students, neighborhoods and businesses. It’s just not right for our community!
No, no, no! Keep those plants away from schools and homes.
Do not allow this company to come to build in our state.