Once again, solar energy offers many things, including “lower electricity bills”, it’s “environmentally friendly”, as well the fact that very “low maintenance is needed” to run it [1].
There are some drawbacks to solar energy though. It helps the environment, but at the same time, it can potentially damage it as well. It takes quite a bit of space to build these solar energy panels, which can destroy local flora and fauna [2]. Also, long power and energy lines are needed for solar power, which can affect the environment and landscape in many different ways as well [3]. The question remains, are these drawbacks big enough to prevent solar power? Especially since the drawbacks from modern sources of power can negatively affect the environment in much stronger ways.
Modern energy sources lead to greenhouse gas buildup in the atmosphere. Fossil fuel is a limited source in this world. It’s not as abundant as everyone thinks it is, and eventually, it will run out. The sun, on the other hand, is an abundant resource that has a nearly unlimited amount of power for the long-term [4]. Using solar power does not affect the sun, or damage the sun, and it also does not damage the environment to the extent of modern energy sources. The lack of pollution that comes from solar power also trumps modern energy sources [5], and the fact that it can be used effectively in remote and poverty-stricken areas also is a major advantage [6].
There are some drawbacks to solar energy though. It helps the environment, but at the same time, it can potentially damage it as well. It takes quite a bit of space to build these solar energy panels, which can destroy local flora and fauna [2]. Also, long power and energy lines are needed for solar power, which can affect the environment and landscape in many different ways as well [3]. The question remains, are these drawbacks big enough to prevent solar power? Especially since the drawbacks from modern sources of power can negatively affect the environment in much stronger ways.
Modern energy sources lead to greenhouse gas buildup in the atmosphere. Fossil fuel is a limited source in this world. It’s not as abundant as everyone thinks it is, and eventually, it will run out. The sun, on the other hand, is an abundant resource that has a nearly unlimited amount of power for the long-term [4]. Using solar power does not affect the sun, or damage the sun, and it also does not damage the environment to the extent of modern energy sources. The lack of pollution that comes from solar power also trumps modern energy sources [5], and the fact that it can be used effectively in remote and poverty-stricken areas also is a major advantage [6].
So why the heck haven’t we completely shifted over to this form of power? It all comes down to economics and business. That is the only correct answer, because the benefits definitely outweigh the drawbacks in this instance.
[1]Green Stories: Why Solar Energy is Good, Go Green.
[2] Nathan Chandler, How does solar power help the environment?
[3] Ibid.
[4] V.Ryan, ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF SOLAR POWER.
[5] Ibid.
[6] Ibid.
Written by: Shaun Kular
[1]Green Stories: Why Solar Energy is Good, Go Green.
[2] Nathan Chandler, How does solar power help the environment?
[3] Ibid.
[4] V.Ryan, ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF SOLAR POWER.
[5] Ibid.
[6] Ibid.
Written by: Shaun Kular
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