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Solar energy - Coggle Diagram
Solar energy
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Advantages/disadvantages
Advantages
Hiring solar panel manufacturers, solar installers and more, creating jobs and helping the economy.
Solar panels last over 30 years, requiring little maintenance
Unlike paying utility bills, return on investment
Renewable, clean power for daily use throughout the year, generating little power even on cloudy days
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Disadvantages
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There is no solar power at night, so a large-capacity battery is required.
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Depending on the geographic location, the sizes of solar panels are different for the same power generation.
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Definition
Solar energy is the radiant light and heat of the sun that is utilized using a variety of constantly evolving technologies such as solar heating, photovoltaic, solar thermal energy, solar construction, molten salt power plants and artificial photosynthesis.
Generate electricity
Electricity is generated by the sun shines on a solar panel, the energy from the sunlight is absorbed by the PV cells in the panel.
Drawbacks
Land use and habitat loss, water use, and the use of hazardous materials in manufacturing