Is it Possible to Power the Entire World with Solar Energy? - h1
Can solar energy power
the entire world? Well, that is what we are going to talk about today. There
are many reasons we use solar energy in our daily lives. Some people use solar
panels to save money and energy, while others are using them to keep the
environment safe and healthy. But the question is: can solar energy alone power
the whole world? And if yes, why does not the world use solar power? Let’s not wait any longer and get into the details below, shall
we?
It is quite expensive -
h2
Compared to conventional
power from nuclear fuel or coal, solar power is way more expensive. Although
the costs of solar power are slowly decreasing from time to time, conventional
power is still much cheaper. Well, governments all around the world can help
fund the project, but the entire process can cost a huge amount of money. This
is one of the main reasons why we are not using solar power to power the
world.
It takes a lot of space
- h3
Believe it or not, solar
panels can take a lot of space. If you have seen one before, then you probably
know what we are talking about. You will need to have a huge space to power
your home with solar power. This can be a serious issue, especially for
homeowners who want to have a solar panel but they don’t have an enormous space
in their house to keep them. The world needs to have more solar panels to
acquire more sunlight and produce more electricity. And for that to be possible,
we will need to have more space to install and store those enormous solar
panels.
The panels are rare - h4
Most solar panels are
made of rare earth models. These panels are often produced in one small and
poor province located in China. To put simply, making solar panels can be very
difficult and time-consuming. While it may be possible to power the world with
just solar energy, the process will definitely take a lot of time and
effort.
Weather dependent - h5
Let’s face it — solar
panels depend on sunlight. That means they won’t be able to work that well in
foggy or rainy days. Well, we can still collect solar energy during cloudy and
rainy days, but the efficiency may decrease. Since solar panels use sunlight to
produce energy, a few rainy days can have a negative effect on the energy
system. In addition, you should also keep in mind that solar energy can’t be
collected during the night.
Storage is expensive -
h6
It’s very important to
use solar energy right away or they will only come to waste. Fortunately, most
solar panels come with large batteries that can help store the collected energy
from the sunlight. You can use the energy you collected during the day and use
it at night, but this can be quite pricey.
If it’s possible to
power the world with solar energy? Well, there might be a good chance. However,
there are many things to consider before this can be possible.
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