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