Photovoltaics (often simply called “PV”) is a renewable energy technology that converts the sun’s light, not its heat, directly into electricity. Sunlight shining on specially treated cells or film produces direct-current (DC) electricity. Advantages Working photovoltaic systems are mechanically simple; there are no moving parts in PV cells so the …
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Living Below Your Means
Recently, a friend was fretting about her stressful job and the kitchen remodeling project she thought she had to have, when it hit her: those tens of thousands of dollars could stay in the bank and give her some true freedom, a cushion in case her job got to be …
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There’s a lot of talk about the advantages of solar energy and little is said of the disadvantages. The primary disadvantage of solar power is the expense. However cost is a disadvantage that is being minimized annually by subsidy programs and cutting edge research. There is also an environmental disadvantage …
Read More »The Lead Acid Battery Disadvantage of Solar Energy
Is the eventual need to replace Lead Acid Batteries If your solar power system is off grid, chances are you have a bank of deep cycle lead acid batteries. Batteries are the one component of an off grid system that require fairly frequent replacement. How frequent depends on several factors …
Read More »The Cadmium Disadvantage of Solar Energy
The future disposal of exhausted solar panels may be a Disadvantage of Solar Energy. That you weren't even aware of Currently many PV panels contain cadmium. Cadmium is a metal that resembles zinc on many levels but lacks zinc’s beneficial properties. Occurring naturally in only small amounts on the earth …
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