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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Solar Power

With the surge of interest in renewable energy systems, it becomes worthwhile to consider the advantages and disadvantages of solar power. Solar energy is among the many different alternative energy sources that are being considered because of global recognition for cleaner, renewable energy.

Although conventional fossil fuel power plants are still the dominant form of electricity production worldwide, the energy crisis and increasing fossil fuel prices are making people more open to the idea of alternative energy. This has led to many different “homebrewed” solar systems, as well as more professional, commercially available kits and components. Solar power, once restricted to enthusiasts and hobbyists, is now quickly becoming a feasible option even for the ordinary residence.

Still, in order to make informed decisions regarding energy use, it is necessary to look at the advantages and disadvantages of solar power systems.

Let’s consider the major disadvantage first…  poor cost-efficiency

Although it should be pointed out that this has improved greatly in the last few years because of the quickly rising cost of available resources. Back to the disadvantages:

1. Costly components… For those of us who are not knowledgeable about such things as electricity, the mechanics of solar panels, proper orientation to capture the sun’s rays (but have a healthy fear of roof tops), we would have to turn to businesses specializing in solar installations. Even if we are brave enough to attempt the installation ourselves, the parts can still be more than we can afford. Plus, more than one solar panel is needed to produce any significant amount of electricity.
2. Inefficient electricity production… Solar energy systems use so-called photovoltaic or PV cells to generate electricity from received sunlight. Thankfully, recent advances in PV cells, storage batteies, transformers are gradually eliminating this objection.

Now, let’s consider the advantages

1. It is clean and green… The production of electricity from sunlight using PV panels produces no pollution and uses up no fuel.
2. The source of the generated power is free… Apart from installation costs and minimal maintenance costs, the production of solar power is totally free. It uses only sunlight, which is virtually inexhaustible.
3. No mechanical parts… The panels and other components of the solar energy system have zero mechanical parts, making wear and tear and mechanical breakdowns nearly impossible.

Solar power may well be the preferred energy source for the future because it does not pollute and does not use up any limited resources. As long as research continues to improve its efficiency and reduce its costs, solar power is certain to gain popularity quickly.

The advantages and disadvantages of solar power may seem to be balanced at present, but in the near future, the pros will certainly outweigh the cons.

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