Write about the following topic: Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy. What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

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is becoming an increasingly popular choice to power households. There are some disadvantages of solar

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like unsuitable weather conditions and costs.

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, there are many advantages

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as less environmental pollution and preservation of

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. There are numerous drawbacks.

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, in regard to solar power, a constant supply of sun is needed.

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, in the United Kingdom throughout the year , the majority of the weather is cold and wet as we are barely blessed with sunshine.

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, the panels will only be of use in summer when the sun will be out, meaning that an alternative supply of

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will still be required for the remaining days and will only be beneficial in hot climate countries.

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, investing in solar is a costly choice. Installing and fitting the panels themselves, does require a lot of money

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fitting costs.

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is a long-term investment and will take time to bring back revenue. Not all is negative as there are many pros for

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source. It is a renewable source of

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the supply is unlimited as long as the sun keeps providing its heat.

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, countries with warmer tropical climates, find that

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is the most productive in those areas.

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, if more green resources are used, nature is preserved and almost no pollution or greenhouse emissions would be produced as is the case with burning our limited resources of fossil fuels. To cite an example, in developing countries, coal is mined and used as a source of

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, causing air and noise pollution and adding to our greenhouse gas effects.

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, others believe that in the long run,

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the equipment for installation of the panels is expensive.

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, the cost of setting up is very high but due to very minimal monthly bills saving huge amounts of money on monthly bills and decreasing

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consumption , will ultimately pay off the costs. To conclude there are many negatives

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, these can be overcome with the help of some government funding and incentives and renewable resources will be able to provide us with infinite

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