Solar Energy Advantages Disadvantages
There is virtually an unlimited supply of solar energy for us to use and it is renewable. This means that our reliance on fossil fuels can be reduced in direct proportion by the amount of solar energy that we use.
Solar energy is an excellent alternative energy source because there is no pollution generated while it is being utilized so therefore each time we use solar energy we reduce pollution.
There is no cost involved with using solar power other that the cost of manufacturing the components, purchasing and installation. After your initial investment there is no further cost associated with its use.
Solar energy is flexible and expandable. This means that you can expand a solar electric system to meet your needs.
As our use of solar energy increases, our demand on fossil fuels decreases. This will extend the time before our supply of fossil fuels expires.
There is no pollution associated with the use of solar power. No greenhouse gasses so therefore, no pollution.
A solar electric system installed in a home could potentially eliminate over 30 tons of greenhouse gas emissions over its lifetime.
Using solar energy is a silent process. No noise pollution.
When heating appliances use fossil fuels there is always the risk of a cracked heat exchanger, which causes CO2 poisoning. This is not a problem with solar energy use.
Solar power is the best way to supply electricity to isolated places where the cost associated with installing power lines makes it impractical.
Solar Energy Disadvantages
Potentially large areas of land are required for large-scale solar energy projects.
Not many places in the world have enough constant and intense sunshine to make commercial use of solar energy practical.
If you live in a region where there is limited amounts of sunshine it may be difficult to maintain a constant supply of solar energy.
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