SOLAR, ON BALANCE, IS A WINNER

Pros And Cons Of Solar Energy

Matthew Johnston, May 30, 2015 (Investopedia)

“With the growing threat of climate change due to the excessive release of carbon emissions, many nations are looking to clean energy alternatives…Of all the clean energy alternatives, solar has arguably been the most expensive. However, after considering the pros and cons along with the 80% drop in solar panel prices over the last five years, the future of solar energy is looking rather bright…THE PROS…Sustainable…Low Environmental Impact…Energy Independence…THE CONS…Intermittency…Land Use…Scarcity of Materials…THE BOTTOM LINE While solar energy technology has some disadvantages that make it somewhat expensive in certain markets, it is becoming an increasingly cost-competitive alternative…Considering the enormous potential gains of harnessing the sun’s light and heat, it may be worth increasing the incentives…” click here for more

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