суббота, 14 апреля 2012 г.

The drawbacks of using solar power as a sourse of energy

Using solar energy to generate electricity is one of the greatest achievements of mankind.It is known that solar power is one of the cleanest methods of energy production as solar panels simply convert the energy of the sun into energy humans can use.Despite all this advantages,the use of solar power can sometimes have unforeseen disadvantages that might make solar panels useless.

Firstly,there is the cost of the equipment.Solar panels are not cheap,because they are made up of fragile materials.As a result,they must constantly be maintained and often replaced.So,we have touched on a second disadvantage.Which is that when the solar panels break down,you can not just call the power company.You need experienced energy technicians,whose services are quite expensive or you must be a handyman yourself.

Thirdly,is the location:where solar panels are installed.Wet climates will corrode the external metal parts of the equipment,and exposure to cold temperatures reduces the battery life.Also,hail can damage the glass parts of solar system.Moreover pollution and clouds can reduce the efficiency of photovoltaic panels.In addition,during the night your expensive solar equipment will be useless,which is very important for countries with the dominance of night hours.

Fourthly,finding space for both batteries and solar panels can be disadvantage,especially in those areas where space is short or expensive because the single panels are not adequate power producer on their own.

Lastly,you must consider proper disposal of the panels and the batteries when they are broken or at the end of their life,because they contain very toxic materials such as lead and sulfuric acid.

To sum up,the disadvantages of solar panels that I mentioned above are decreasing with advances in technology.But who knows,how soon everyone could afford to obtain a personal solar panel.

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