Solar Energy: Roadway Towards a Renewable Future

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Pros

• Solar energy is a renewable source
• Solar energy is abundant, sustainable, and is available everywhere
• The act of harnessing solar energy produces very little pollution compared to fossil fuels
• Solar energy reduces the cost of electricity
• State and federal government offers rebates to households that have converted to solar energy
• Solar panels require little maintenance

Cons

• The development and installation of solar panels can be expensive
• Solar energy is an intermittent energy source, and is limited to certain times of the day
• Solar power produces a little pollution; however, it is the least out of all available energy options
• Installation requires the use of exotic materials
• Solar panels require a considerable amount of space to install