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Solar energy is energy that comes from the sun. Solar panels use sunlight to generate electricity. These panels are usually installed on the roof at an angle facing the sun. Countries all over the world use solar energy to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels (fossil fuels) and make solar energy a significant part of their energy supply. Also, many homeowners use solar panels.
Solar energy has become very important in the world we live in. At the same time, there are many things we need to consider if we intend to include solar energy in our life plan. In this article, we will take a closer look at the issue of solar energy and its pros and cons so that you can make an informed decision on whether it will be the right choice for you to change your energy sources.
Benefits of solar energy
1. Renewable and Sustainable Energy: Solar energy is renewable energy, that is, it does not run out. Unlike fossil fuels, which will become extinct in a few decades, solar energy will never run out. We can continue to get solar energy as long as the sun exists.
2. Clean energy: solar panels do not emit pollution; The only pollution that exists as a result of the solar panels is their assembly in industrial facilities, transportation of goods and installation. That is, once they are installed in your home, they do not create anything negative that is harmful to the atmosphere; This is a huge difference from what we see in other standard energy types.
3. Energy in remote areas: One of the amazing benefits of solar energy is its ability to provide energy to remote locations that are not necessarily connected to the national electricity grid.
4. Can be installed on roofs: Solar panels can be installed on roofs, which solves the problem of finding space for solar panels.
5. Smaller electricity bills: Utilizing solar energy to generate energy allows you and your family not to be dependent on fossil fuel limits, which can negatively affect the electricity your home uses on a regular basis.
6. Availability: Sunlight is available all over the world and can easily be shot in any country. The only problem is that daylight can only be harnessed during the day. It is estimated that the world's oil reserves will survive for 50-60 years, while sunlight is available forever and can always be exploited.
7. Silent energy: Generating energy from the use of fossil fuels and other renewable energy sources (such as wind turbines) can be very noisy. Solar energy produces quiet energy. In this way, we are free from the fear of creating noise hazards in our living environment, which makes solar energy more pleasant for you and your family and those who live next to you.
8. Easy maintenance: Solar panels do not require much maintenance as they have no moving parts, and they survive for about 20-25 years.
Disadvantages of solar energy
1. Generates electricity only during the day: Solar energy is able to generate electricity during the day (when the sun is shining). This means that for the second half of the day, the solar panels do not provide energy to your home. The climate and weather patterns in your area can also affect the quality of the solar panels' work.
2. Initial cost: The biggest disadvantage of solar energy is the cost of installing the solar panels on your home.
3. Efficiency of solar cells: If there is air pollution in your area, this may cause problems for you as well. Pollution levels can affect the efficiency of solar cells; This is a serious drawback when it comes to organizations or industries that seek to put solar panels into use in areas suffering from high air pollution (areas with high population density, cities, etc.).
4. Storage cost: Solar energy is also used to charge batteries for the home and business, so in the evening you can use electricity anyway. These batteries are heavy and large. You will need to find a place to store them, and replace them occasionally, which may add to the costs.
5. Large Deployment Area: If you are a business owner interested in using solar energy, you may encounter another problem. Your building roof area may not be large enough, and you may need a large area of land to deploy the collectors so you can get the required power consumption.
Summarizing this comparison I can say with certainty that the positives are much more than the negatives given the main fact that the use of this energy by many countries and many homes will drastically reduce pollution in the world.
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