Solar power converts the Sun’s photons into electricity through solar panels. It works in most locations and has several benefits:
Benefits
- Often cheaper than fossil fuels by 2023
- Environmentally friendly
- Low maintenance and long-lasting
- Emissions-free during use
However, there are drawbacks:
Drawbacks
- High initial costs
- Intermittent power supply, requiring grid connection or battery storage
- Environmental impacts during production and disposal
- Potential local resistance to solar farm installations near habitation