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?

Many nations have become interesting in the use of solar

energy

which my opinion, is mainly due to the price and availability.

However

,

although

the

source

of

energy

is renewable and

last

forever, it still may harm the environment. Nowadays, many governments are striving to replace fossil fuels

energy

with renewable sources

such

as solar. One of the main reasons for

this

trend is the climate change

that is

mostly has been happening because of the overuse of fossil fuels

such

as coal and oil.

Therefore

, environmental activists have suggested that household

energy

be produced through solar

energy

instead

of burning fossil fuels. Another reason may be the increasing cost of traditional

energy

sources because they are going to be finished. Many people around the world, even in countries with high altitudes

such

as Sweden, prefer to use solar

energy

as their main

source

which is inexpensive and

also

available.

For example

, electricity from the grid may not be accessible in remote areas

in contrast

to the sun which is ubiquitous.

However

, the use of solar

energy

is a two-sided sword and there are both advantages and disadvantages to that. The main benefit is that

this

source

of

energy

is renewable and

subsequently

there is no worry of vanishing or finishing it. As mentioned above, it

also

is available everywhere,

therefore

, there is no monopoly.

For Instance

, due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and many sanctions on the former country, Putin has threatened EU countries to not sell the gas while it would be impossible if those nations used solar

energy

as their main

source

.

On the other hand

, the batteries that are needed to convert solar

energy

to electricity are not recyclable and may cause another environmental issue. In conclusion, there are reasons

such

as affordability and availability of solar

energy

for its increasing popularity.

Nevertheless

, it seems to me that

this

source

of

energy

is not all beneficial,

although

it is renewable.