solar panels

solar panels

Pros and cons

Free source of electricity after initial investment.

No pollution produced. The only pollution is from their manufacturing, transportation and installation.

Can harness electricity in remote locations that aren’t linked to a national grid.

Reduces dependence on the world’s fossil-fuel supplies.

Tax credits and rebates are available.

Initial cost is high.

Can be a bureaucratic hassle. Although most cities and homeowners associations have no problem with them, some do. Some stipulate using solar shingles for roofs, which are more expensive and less effective.

Weather and pollution levels can affect efficiency. This comes to play in densely populated urban areas, which tend to have high pollution levels.

Source: www.clean-energy-ideas.com, Energy Savings Store