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  • Solar energy is a renewable energy source. This means that we cannot run out of solar energy, as opposed to non-renewable energy sources (e.g. fossil fuels, coal and nuclear).
  • Solar energy is available all over the world.
  • Harnessing solar energy does generally not cause pollution.
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  • The potential of solar energy is beyond imagination. The surface of the earth receives 120,000 terawatts of solar radiation (sunlight) – 20,000 times more power than what is needed to supply the entire world.[2]
  • With the introduction of net metering and feed-in tariff (FIT) schemes, homeowners can now “sell” excess electricity, or receive bill credits, during times when they produce more electricity than what they actually consume.
  • There are no moving parts involved in most applications of solar power. There is no noise associated with photovoltaics. This compares favorable to certain other green-techs such as wind turbines.
  • The majority of today`s solar power systems do not required a lot of maintenance.
  • Renewable Solar energy is a renewable energy source. This means that we cannot run out of solar energy, as opposed to non-renewable energy sources (e.g. fossil fuels, coal and nuclear).
  • We will have access to solar energy for as long as the sun is alive – another 6.5 billion years according to NASA[1]. We have worse things to worry about; in fact, scientists have estimated that the sun itself will swallow Earth 5 billion years from now.
  • Abundant The potential of solar energy is beyond imagination. The surface of the earth receives 120,000 terawatts of solar radiation (sunlight)
  • Sustainable An abundant and renewable energy source is also sustainable.
  • Environmentally Friendly Harnessing solar energy does generally not cause pollution. However, there are emissions associated with the manufacturing, transportation and installation of solar power systems –
  • Good Availability Solar energy is available all over the world
  • Many Applications Solar energy can be used for many different purposes
  • With the introduction of shared solar, homeowners can subscribe to “community solar gardens”, and generate solar electricity without actually having solar panels on their own rooftops.
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    3. Sustainable An abundant and renewable energy source is also sustainable. Sustainable energy sources meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. In other words, solar energy is sustainable because there is no way we can over-consume.
Ethan Silaika

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  • The installation of solar panels in remote locations is usually much more cost effective than laying the required high voltage wires.
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  • The use of solar energy to produce electricity allows the user to become less dependent on the worlds fossil fuel supplies.
  • The installation of solar panels in remote locations is usually much more cost effective than laying the required high voltage wires.
  • Solar panels can be installed on top of many rooftops, which eliminates the problem of finding the required space for solar panel placement.
  • The installation of solar panels in remote locations is usually much more cost effective than laying the required high voltage wires.
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  • Solar panels can be installed on top of many rooftops, which eliminates the problem of finding the required space for solar panel placement.
  • The use of solar energy to produce electricity allows the user to become less dependent on the worlds fossil fuel supplies.
  • The major con of solar energy is the initial cost of solar cells. Currently, prices of highly efficient solar cells can be above $1000, and some households may need more than one. This makes the initial installation of solar panels very costly. Solar energy is only able to generate electricity during daylight hours. This means for around half of each day, solar panels are not producing energy for your home. The weather can affect the efficiency of solar cells. Pollution can be a con of solar energy, as pollution levels can affect a solar cells efficiency, this would be a major con for businesses or industry wishing to install solar panels in heavily polluted areas, such as cities.
  • The major con of solar energy is the initial cost of solar cells. Currently, prices of highly efficient solar cells can be above $1000, and some households may need more than one. This makes the initial installation of solar panels very costly. Solar energy is only able to generate electricity during daylight hours. This means for around half of each day, solar panels are not producing energy for your home. The weather can affect the efficiency of solar cells. Pollution can be a con of solar energy, as pollution levels can affect a solar cells efficiency, this would be a major con for businesses or industry wishing to install solar panels in heavily polluted areas, such as cities.
  • Solar panels give off no pollution
  • The production of energy from the use of fossil and some renewable fuels (e.g. wind turbines) can be noisy, yet solar energy produces electricity very quietly.
  • installation of solar panels in remote locations is usually much more cost effective than laying the required high voltage wires.
  • The use of solar energy to produce electricity allows the user to become less dependent on the worlds fossil fuel supplies.
  • once installed, they provide a free source of electricity, which will pay off over the coming years.
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    Solar panels give off no pollution, the only pollution produced as a result of solar panels is the manufacturing of these devices in factories, transportation of the goods, and installation. The production of energy from the use of fossil and some renewable fuels (e.g. wind turbines) can be noisy, yet solar energy produces electricity very quietly. One of the great pros of solar energy is the ability to harness electricity in remote locations that are not linked to a national grid. A prime example of this is in space, where satellites are powered by high efficiency solar cells. The installation of solar panels in remote locations is usually much more cost effective than laying the required high voltage wires. Solar energy can be very efficient in a large area of the globe, and new technologies allow for a more efficient energy production on overcast/dull days. Solar panels can be installed on top of many rooftops, which eliminates the problem of finding the required space for solar panel placement. Another great pro of solar energy is the cost. Although the initial investment of solar cells may be high, once installed, they provide a free source of electricity, which will pay off over the coming years. The use of solar energy to produce electricity allows the user to become less dependent on the worlds fossil fuel supplies.
Nicholas Fuller

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  • Good for the Environment One of the main draws to solar energy is how fits in with a growing trend to act more environmentally conscious. It accomplishes this by three ways. For one it’s renewable, unlike other popular forms of energy such as fossil fuel, solar energy won’t run out. Second, due to being renewable it’s also sustainable. As other forms of energy cease to exist, they can pose a risk for future generations that might rely on those types of power. Finally, solar energy doesn’t create the problems of pollution that coal and fossil fuel energy do.   Savings on Monthly Power Bills With financing helping to offset the initial cost, the monthly savings from having solar power can really add up over time. This is party made possible because you can ‘sell back’ excess solar energy that reduces your total power bill, in some cases down to $0.   Availability Many areas around the world are prime locations for harnessing the sun’s energy. This becomes more apparent as new technologies improve the efficiency of collecting solar power.   Maintenance Because solar panels don’t involve any moving parts, they are relatively maintenance-free. All that’s normally needed is a simple cleaning a few times a year.
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    Solar energy is a renewable energy source. This means that we cannot run out of solar energy, as opposed to non-renewable energy sources (e.g. fossil fuels, coal and nuclear). We will have access to solar energy for as long as the sun is alive - another 6.5 billion years according to NASA[1]. We have worse things to worry about; in fact, scientists have estimated that the sun itself will swallow Earth 5 billion years from now
Rachel Spaulding

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Nick Waters

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  • A solar furnace is any device that creates heat by concentrating sunlight through the use of reflectors. There are many different sizes of solar furnaces that you can purchase or build yourself
  • The principle of operation consists of two mirrors pointing at a focus. The intensity of sunlight in that focus will increase approximately three times. The reason for this is because instead of only getting light from the sun, the focus gets light from the sun and two mirrors.
  • Two mirrors pointing at a focus is not going to generate enough solar energy for you to do much. Once you have 10 mirrors pointing at a focus, you will begin to get closer to levels that are capable of heating and cooking food.
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  • The great thing about solar furnaces is that they are extremely versatile and have no negative effects on the environment.
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    The great thing about solar energy is that it can be used for a many different things. Just within your home you can use solar power to run your lighting, heating, stove, washer and much more. You can even run a solar furnace off of solar energy. Here's how a solar furnace works...
John Potter

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  • PV panels are totally silent, producing no noise at all; consequently, they are a perfect solution for urban areas and for residential applications (see solar panels for home)
  • Solar energy is energy supplied by nature – it is thus free and abundant! Solar energy can be made available almost anywhere there is sunlight
  • Solar Panels cost is currently on a fast reducing track and is expected to continue reducing for the next years
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  • As in all renewable energy sources, solar energy has intermittency issues; not shining at night but also during daytime there may be cloudy or rainy weather
  • Operating and maintenance costs for PV panels are considered to be low, almost negligible, compared to costs of other renewable energy systems
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