Pro and Cons of solar power (photovolatic or PV).

Pros of solar power:

1. Solar is a renewable source of power.


2. Solar energy does not give off harmful substances. Except for the process involved to manufacture.


3. The sun is everywhere.


4. The sun's fuel is free.


5. Small systems are easily installed.


6. The systems have low maintenance.


7. The systems are quiet.


8. The systems have no moving parts.


9. The systems generally have twenty-five year warranty on the panels.


10. The sun is more constant then wind.


11. Solar is being advanced all the time.


12. Solar has become more popular in the past few years.


13. The cost of solar has dropped in price.


14. Even when cloudy the panels continue to work.

Cons of solar power:

1. The initial cost can be very expensive.


2. No good way to store the power.


3. Not ever location is good.


4. Snow can cause the system to stop working.


5. The panels need to be cleaned to minimize dust buildup.


6. Cloud cover can slow power production.


7. Solar does not work at night.


8. Solar systems need room to be installed.

These are just a few pros and cons of solar systems. This the second part of a three series that I am blogging about. If you missed the first blog of this series the pros and cons of wind turbines here is that link.

The third and final part of this series will be on, "What is right for me here in Michigan." The next section will take a little long then the other two so please back periodically the latest blog.

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