1. Solar Energy - Pros and Cons
The obvious and increasing need for new natural countries, it cannot be considered reliable. But
resources made people turn their eyes towards scientists are looking for a way to store energy,
the sun. And the answer was indeed above, as thus enabling the countries in question to capture
solar energy has been proven to be the cheapest the necessary sunlight within the favorable
and viable form of energy, bringing about weather period and produce the energy they need
significant advantages. for the whole year.
Compared to coal or wood, the sun light is free, Another impediment is the space requirement. It
and the only expenses involved are those for the has been proven that in order to cover the
devices/installations meant to capture the sun electricity needs of the United States for 1 year, a
rays and turn them into energy. surface of 150,000 square km covered with
photovoltaic cells would be required. The figures
Their price is moderately high, but there are are indeed overwhelming, but only if we do not
numerous governmental programs ensuring take into account the possibility to install the
partial or complete funding for this type of photovoltaic panels on the roofs of the existing
projects. Besides, the investment should be buildings.
written off in no time.
And there are of course the endless deserts, like
Another favorable aspect of using the sun as a Sahara, very little exploited due to their lack of
source of energy is the fact that it will never run resources, and yet so rich in sunlight.
out, or at least not in the following millenniums.
And the sun can be used to obtain electricity, Even though it might seem more expensive at
heat, to power cars and equipment, so it can first sight, solar energy remains an alternative
replace all the other resources that have been worth exploring.
over-exploited throughout the last decades.
Editor's Note: Alternative energy is a thriving
The best of all is that the use of solar energy does industry. Are you interested in alternative energy?
not involve any side effects or dangers for the Want to learn more about solar energy
user, the community or the environment. Unlike training or solar panel training? If you answered
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There are, of course, opinions against the use of
solar energy. Some people claim that, due to the
climate and the geographic position of certain
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