Letter: Is It Time for the Amherst Solar Band?

The University at Buffalo has its Solar Strand. Is it time for Amherst to have a Solar Band?

Sometimes, the social media algorithms slip up and instead of a cute cat video, something interesting pops up. My rare find was a meme showing a German highway using a band of solar panels as a noise barrier. They were placed well away from the shoulder of the road (about 40-50 feet), and based on research, can be installed to not cause glare to oncoming traffic.

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John S. Szalasny 

Teakwood Terrace 

Williamsville