Why {Solar energy the best|is solar energy the most efficient|is solar energy the best} {renewable|source of renewable|alternative to renewable} energy{?| source?}

Sustainability

{Solar energy|The solar energy system|It} has the {advantage|benefit} of being a {renewable alternative|renewable option|sustainable alternative} {to fossil fuels|for fossil-fuels|in place of fossil fuels}. {Although fossil fuels may|While fossil fuels might|Even though fossil fuels could} have {an expiration date|expiration dates}{, the sun will likely| however, the sun is likely to| but the sun will} {be around for at most|remain around for|last for} {a few billion more|several billion|one billion more} years.

{Low environmental impact|Environmental impact is minimal}

Solar energy has {a significantly|a considerably|significantly} {lower impact on the environment|less negative impact on the environment|lower environmental impact} {than|as compared to|that} fossil fuels. {Because it does not require|Since it doesn’t require|Because it does not need} {fuel combustion|burning fuel|the combustion of fuels}{, its| and| the} {greenhouse gas emissions are negligible|greenhouse gas emissions are minimal|emissions of greenhouse gases are low}. Concentrating solar thermal {plants|power plants|plant} (CSPs) {can be comparatively|are comparatively|can be} inefficient {when it comes to|with regards to|in terms of} water {use depending|usage, based|usage based} on the technology {used|employed|utilized}. {However, the right|But, the correct|However, the proper} technology can {significantly increase|dramatically increase the|greatly improve} efficiency. Photovoltaic (PV){,|} solar cells {don’t require|do not require|don’t need} water {for electricity generation|to generate electricity|to produce electricity}.

Energy Independence

The sun shines {all over|throughout|across} the {world, making every|globe, making each|globe, which makes every} {country a potential|nation a potential|country an} energy producer. This {allows for greater|allows for more|means that there is greater} energy independence{ as well as| and|, as well as} security. Solar energy {is not only|isn’t just|isn’t only} {a source of|an option for|an energy source that provides} security and {independence|autonomy} for the {nation;|country;|entire nation, but} it {can also be used|also has the potential|is also a way} to {provide|supply|generate} {power that doesn’t depend on|energy that isn’t dependent on|electricity that doesn’t require} being connected {with a larger|to a bigger|to an} electric grid.

Solar Energy’s {Disadvantages|Negatives|Advantages and Disadvantages}

Intermittency

{Solar energy technology|The solar energy system|Technology for solar power} has{ one of| one|} its {biggest|most serious|greatest} {flaws|weaknesses|problems}. It {generates energy only|produces energy only|only generates energy} when the sun {shines|is shining}. {This means that the|That means the|The} {sun is only active|sun only shines|sun’s energy is only generated} {during daylight hours|in daylight|at times of daylight}. This {interruption would not cause|disruption would not result in|disruption will not cause} {a shortage as long as|an energy shortage as long as|the need for energy if} there {were inexpensive ways|was a cost-effective method|was an affordable method} to {store|conserve} energy. {Extremely sunny times can generate|In the event of extreme sunshine, it can produce|The sun’s rays can create} more capacity than {necessary|is needed|needed}. Japan{, along with| as well as| together with} other {leaders in solar energy|solar energy leaders|world leaders in solar energy} technology {around the world|across the globe|throughout the world}{, is focusing their| is focusing their| is focusing its} {efforts on energy storage|effort on the storage of energy|energies on storage for energy}.

Use of Land

Solar energy {can also take|may also take|also takes} {up large amounts|huge amounts|large areas} of land, {causing|which can cause|leading to} {habitat loss or land degradation|destruction of habitat or degradation of the land|habitat loss or degrading the landscape}. Solar PV systems {can be|are} {attached to|connected to|installed on} existing structures. However, larger{ utility-scale||, utility-scale} {systems that produce solar energy|solar power systems|solar panels that generate energy} {may need to cover|might require|could require} 3.5-10 acres. CSP {facilities can require|installations can range|facilities could require anywhere} {from 4 to|between 4 and|up to} 16.5 acres.

Material scarcity

{Some solar technologies require the|Certain solar technologies require the|Certain solar technologies require} {use of rare materials for|use of rare materials in|utilization of rare substances for} their {production|manufacture|manufacturing}. This is more {a problem|of a problem|of a challenge} {with|for} PV technology than{ it is|} {for CSP technology|with CSP technologies|in CSP}. {It is not a lack|This isn’t a deficiency|It’s not about a shortage} {in known reserves|of reserves that is known|in reserves known to exist}{, but rather| however, it is| instead, it’s} the inability {to produce|to meet|of producing} {future demand|the future demand|the demand in the future}. {Many rare materials are the|A lot of rare materials are|A large portion of rare minerals are} {byproducts|products|result} {of other mining|from other|in other mine} processes{ and|, and are} {not the main focus|not the primary focus|is not the primary goal} of {targeted mining efforts|mining efforts that are targeted|specific mining efforts}. {Both recycling PV material and|Recycling PV materials and|Recycling PV material as well as} {advancements in nanotechnology that improve|advances in nanotechnology to improve|technological advances that boost} {solar-cell efficiency could help increase|the efficiency of solar cells could aid in increasing|solar cell efficiency can help to increase} {supply|the supply}. {However, it is|It is nevertheless|But, it’s} possible to {find material substitutes|locate substitute materials|find substitute materials} {in greater abundance|with greater quantity|more readily}.

Solar Energy Examples

Rajasthan, India is home to the {largest|biggest|world’s largest} {solar power plant in the world|energy-producing solar plant anywhere in the globe|photovoltaic power station in the world}. {Some impressive statistics are displayed|A number of impressive figures are displayed|The impressive stats are on display} {at|in|on} {the|Bhadla Solar Park.} Bhadla Solar Park. {It was completed|It was finished|The project was completed} in April {2020|of 2020}. The plant covers {10,000|a total area of 10,000|an area of 10,000} acres and {has a capacity|has a power capacity|is capable} {of 2,245|245|at 2,245} megawatts. The project will {require an investment of approximately|require an investment of around|need an investment of about} $1.4 billion.6

Solar Star Park, located {near|close to} Rosamond, California is the largest US {solar park|solar park in the United States}. Solar Star-1 and Solar Star-2 are two {separate power stations|power stations that are separate|separate power plants} {with respective capacities of|that have capacities ranging from|with capacities ranging from} 314MW {to|and} 265MW. The {location|site}{, which is similar| that is similar| identical} to {that|the location|the one} {of|in|for} {the|that of the|Solar Star-1, which is similar to that of} Indian {plant|power station|Plant}, was {chosen|selected} {for its high|due to its|because of its excellent} exposure to sunlight{ and low| and its low|, and the low} rainfall.

Solar Energy vs. Wind Energy

Two of the {most rapidly-growing|fastest-growing|fastest growing} {sources for renewable energy|renewable energy sources|sources of renewable energy} are {wind and solar|solar and wind}. {While both energy sources can|Both energy sources are able to|Although both sources of energy can} {reduce pollution and provide|reduce pollution and offer|help reduce pollution and provide} {alternatives to fossil fuels|alternative fuel sources to the fossil ones,|an alternative to fossil fuels,}{ there|, there} are some {differences|distinctions|distinct differences}.

Wind turbines are {more environmentally|more eco|much more environmentally} {friendly|green|sustainable} {than solar panels|as compared to solar panels|in comparison to solar panel}. They {generate more energy|produce more energy|produce more power} {than solar panels and|as solar panels, and|over solar panels. They also} {can|are able to} be {installed offshore|installed off-shore|used offshore}. {Unlike|In contrast to|Like} solar{, wind energy can| panels, wind energy can|, wind energy is able to} {be extracted at|be extracted|extract at} any {time|point|moment} of {day|the day} or {night|at night|evening}. {Wind is unpredictable, however|It is not predictable, however|However, wind is not always predictable}. Turbines {can also be quite|can be|are also} {loud and require large amounts|noisy and take up large areas|loud and require large quantities} of land. {They are therefore not suitable|Therefore, they are not ideal|They’re therefore not suitable} for {densely populated areas|areas with a high density of people|areas that are densely populated}.

Solar panels are{ ultimately||, in the end,} {the most reliable|one of the best|an extremely reliable} and {powerful|efficient|reliable} {source of energy|sources of power|renewable source of electricity}. Solar panels {require|take up|need} {less space and are|smaller spaces and can be|lesser space, and they are} {quieter|more quiet|less noisy} {so they can be placed|and therefore can be put|which is why they are able to be placed} on {rooftops|roofs}. They are {often|typically|commonly} {used in densely populated areas|employed in areas with a lot of people|utilized in densely populated areas}.

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