Solar Energy Advantages and Disadvantages
Solar energy advantages and disadvantages are something that you as a homeowner need to consider when thinking about home solar power systems. In this article I set out some of most common advantages and disadvantages of solar energy.
Harnessing the energy of the sun to decrease our dependence on fossil fuels is an excellent concept. However, like most things, there are advantages and disadvantages of solar energy.
Advantages
a Solar energy is free of cost. Once you have installed the panels and other equipment, you will be able to use and store energy without worrying about paying any bills.
a Experts argue that we are quickly exhausting are sources of energy (gas, oil and coal). There are is no such danger when it comes to solar energy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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QUESTION:
What are some advantages and disadvantages of solar energy?
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ANSWER:
Advantages:
It's green energy, no pollution like fossil fuels
It doesn't deplete
It doesn't require any drilling
Once set solar panels require little maintenance
It takes advantage of the largest source of energy known in the solar system.
Biggest Advantage: IT DOESN'T COST A FREAKING GALLON.
Disadvantages:
Current solar technology is years behind where it should be
It is not yet a practical replacement for fossil fuel
Terrestrial solar panels only work at daytime.
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QUESTION:
What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy?
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ANSWER:
The only advantage of solar energy is it allows those who champion it to feel "superior" to those who don't.The main disadvantages of solar energy are its unsustainable subsidy costs and poor reliability.
Solar generating currently receives .30 per megawatt-hour (mWh) in subsidies. Natural gas electricity generating receives [FAQ-ANSWER].25 per mWh in subsidies; coal electricity generating receives [FAQ-ANSWER].45 per mWh in subsidies. If the subsidies were reduced to [FAQ-ANSWER].70 per mWh solar generating would be history.
Solar generating is only productive for approximately 8 hours a day - or less. Electricity can't be stored in tanks like oil or natural gas. Batteries are required for storing electricity and they are expensive, wear out and require replacement and can, under the right conditions, suffer a catastrophic failure by exploding.
Read this in-depth article for additional information:
http://www.townhall.com/columnists/pauldriessen/2011/05/16/rants,_lies,_subsidies_and_job-killing_policies
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