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Solar Power Advantages
Solar Power is a Clean and Renewable Energy
That Offers Many Advantages over Fossil Fuels
By Mark J. Donovan
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There are numerous solar power
advantages over traditional fossil fuels. Unlike fossil fuels, solar power is
clean, easy to produce, quiet, and unlimited. For decades scientists and
environmentalists have been touting these solar power advantages to the world.
Unfortunately to this day, the economic solar power disadvantages have
outweighed the solar power advantages. However recent advancements in solar cell
technology, soaring fossil fuel prices, and a push by the international
community for a more eco-friendly environment, are rapidly changing the economic
balance in favor of the solar power advantages. |
The cost of solar power panels
continues to drop in price. In addition, solar power photovoltaic efficiency has
improved in recent years via the use of different types of materials. Solar to
electric conversion efficiencies of 14-17% are common in today’s solar panel
technology. Solar panels with up to 30% efficiency have also been demonstrated.
In addition, continued advancement in thin film and nano technology will enable
even more cost effective solar panel technology as time goes on. As a result,
solar power advantages of increased power per square area (Watts/ Square Foot),
and shorter return on investment timeframes will soon tip the scales in favor of
solar power over fossil fuels.
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When the scales
tip, the other solar power advantages will also be realized. Unlike coal burning
plants and nuclear reactors, solar to electric conversion is clean and safe to
the environment. Also, maintenance and safety costs are much lower. In addition,
unlike hydro electric power plants with their massive dams and the backup of
rivers is unnecessary. Finally, solar cells are static. There are no moving
parts in the solar cells themselves, albeit motors and gears are commonly used
to main a constant direct angle between the solar cell arrays and the sun.
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Yes, there are a few solar power
disadvantages, such as the solar power equipment only works if there is
sunlight, the cost of integrating a solar powered home into an electrical power
grid is pricey, and solar power costs equipment and installation costs are still
high. Though all true, as solar power equipment costs continue to fall, and as
more homes integrate solar power systems, the integration of solar powered homes
into existing electric utility infrastructures will become more commonplace and
less expensive. In addition, as solar panel efficiency increases even homes with
moderate sunshine may be able to benefit from the various solar power
advantages.
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