Solar Energy
Advantages
Disadvantages

You may start itching to put your money down on a top of the line solar power system that will free you from the electrical grid forever.

That sounds awesome!

Oh, wait, why don't we look at some solar energy advantages and disadvantages first.

We'll start off with the bright side and take a look at all of the great things that solar power has to offer.

Solar Energy Advantages:

• It can be used anywhere the sun shines

• Low maintenance costs: Only periodic inspection and occasional maintenance is required

• Peace and quiet: Photovoltaic panels are silent (unlike a gas powered generator!)

• You can be independent from utility companies

• Modularity: You can always add to a solar power system

• According to the Department of Energy, if you install solar panels on your home it will sell up to two times faster than a home without green options.

• Initial cost: Solar power systems (especially solar electric) can be expensive. The prices are coming down, however, and doing it yourself can limit costs

• The sun doesn't shine at night (I spent a week of research on this one)

• Storing electricity in batteries can increase a solar power system's size, complexity, and cost

• Weather Issues: Too many cloudy days will reduce your power output

So now you know a little about solar energy advantages disadvantages (check out some more advantages of going green at Go Green Live Long).

Ready to put that money down on the biggest solar power system you can find?

Excellent!







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