If you are looking for a job that may make you sick, I can recommend working at a high powered solar photovoltaic (PV) utility power plant.

Steven Magee
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Power plants burn fuel to generate electricity. The waste heat that is created when the fuel burns is used to create steam that spins turbines that in turn spin generators that create electricity.  This waste heat is produced in large quantities. The waste heat, or "steam," is typically released into the atmosphere where it is vented into the atmosphere. The environmental impact of this practice is not widely known because it happens at night.

However, during the day, when solar panels are directly exposed to the sun, they are directly exposed to the sun's heat which can be very dangerous for people who service or maintain them. Most power plants have a fire suppression system. This system works by spraying water on the burning fuel to cool it down and reduce its temperature enough to extinguish the burning fuel before it reaches high enough temperatures to create steam.

The problem with this system is that the water sprayed onto the burning fuel will freeze at temperatures lower than -35 degrees Fahrenheit which can lead to serious injuries for technicians who are repairing or maintaining power plants at night. If you are working at a utility company and you are concerned about being injured on your job, I can recommend not working at night when solar panels are directly exposed to the sun's heat.

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