Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the world. Why is this? What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy?

Energy

is a powerful commodity that controls the functioning of the entire

world

. Solar

energy

obtained from the light rays of our Sun has seen a recent rise in its popularity, especially as a source of

energy

in many households across the globe. There is a possible explanation

to

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for

of

this

situation.

Energy

production from non-renewable sources like coal and petrol will be difficult / will be less viable in the near future not only because of the reduction in their

reserve but

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reserve, but

also

due to the high costs quoted by the countries which hold their reserves.

Therefore

the entire globe has become busy in developing renewable sources of

energy

. Since sunlight is available in abundance, solar

energy

has become a better alternative to other forms of

energy

. Solar

energy

has its pros and cons, but the pros outweigh its cons. An advantage of solar

energy

is that it can be harnessed without having to build expensive power plants. Families can install solar panels on their roofs and generate

adequate amount

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an adequate amount

of

energy

to run household appliances

such

as lights, fans, heaters, refrigerators and so on. It is very simple and just needs the Sun out there in the sky. It is

also

clean and does not pollute the land or the air.

On the other hand

, solar

energy

grids come with their own price which is

unaffordable

that you have the financial means for

affordable

to the underdeveloped and developing countries around the Equator. These are the countries which benefit most from the solar

energy

owing to their geographical location. In the developed western

world

the situation is quite the opposite. These countries are cold and receive only a small amount of sunlight.

Consequently

, not much solar

energy

can be generated there. Despite these

short comings

a failing or deficiency

shortcomings

, Germany has emerged as the

world

leader in solar

energy

production according

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production, according

to a recent report issued by WHO. Germans have well understood the proverb “Make hay while the Sun shines”. It is now time for the entire

world

to follow suit. To conclude, solar

energy

is gaining popularity because it is safe and clean. In the coming years as the technology develops and solar panels become more affordable, its popularity will only increase.