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Golf Courses: Untapped Land for Renewable Energy Potential

2/26/2025

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A groundbreaking study shows that golf courses take up more land worldwide than solar or wind energy facilities. The top ten countries alone could harness a staggering 842 GW of solar or 659 GW of wind energy by repurposing this land. Researchers urge a reevaluation of land use, revealing untapped potential for renewable energy in overlooked spaces.

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A groundbreaking study shows that golf courses take up more land worldwide than solar or wind energy facilities. The top ten countries alone could harness a staggering 842 GW of solar or 659 GW of wind energy by repurposing this land. Researchers urge a reevaluation of land use, revealing untapped potential for renewable energy in overlooked spaces.