What are the problems with solar energy?

Answer 1

The problem is perhaps there isn't enough of it. There are different ways of harvesting the energy of the sun to produce electricity, probably the most common are PV (photovoltaic) solar panels which can be installed on roofs of houses. (The other way is to use the sun to heat water. This is the easiest and quickest way to save money environmentally.)

The problems are the initial cost of the PV panels which is high, to cover the cost of production. Another problem is that the return is fairly small, compared to the cost of the panels. Another problem is that some countries, like the US, subsidize the price of electricity, so actual electricity is fairly cheap and people are discouraged by the initial cost of the solar panels. When the cost of the power stations' carbon emissions is factored in, as it should be soon, then the cost of electricity will rise closer to its real worth, and people will be more inclined to install PV panels.

Answer 2

Some challenges with solar energy include intermittent power generation due to weather conditions, high upfront costs for installation, and the need for storage solutions to address variability in energy production. Additionally, sourcing and recycling materials for solar panels can have environmental impacts.

Answer 3

The problem is perhaps there isn't enough of it. There are different ways of harvesting the energy of the sun to produce electricity, probably the most common are PV (photovoltaic) solar panels which can be installed on roofs of houses. (The other way is to use the sun to heat water. This is the easiest and quickest way to save money environmentally.)

The problems are the initial cost of the PV panels which is high, to cover the cost of production. Another problem is that the return is fairly small, compared to the cost of the panels. Another problem is that some countries, like the US, subsidize the price of electricity, so actual electricity is fairly cheap and people are discouraged by the initial cost of the solar panels. When the cost of the power stations' carbon emissions is factored in, as it should be soon, then the cost of electricity will rise closer to its real worth, and people will be more inclined to install PV panels.