WHY IS SOLAR ENERGY

NOT COMMONLY USED ?

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The TWO MAIN DISADVANTAGES of SOLAR

ENERGY
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OUTLINE
Introduction
Main Disadvantages
Cost
Weather Dependency
Conclusion
References

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INTRODUCTION

1958
Satellite

https://www.ialtenergy.com/solar-panels.html

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COST

https://kubyenergy.ca/blog/the-cost-of-solar-panels
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COST

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COST

(IRENA, 2017, P. 17)

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WEATHER DEPENDENCY

https://www.solarreviews.com/news/how-the-weather-affects-solar-panel-performance/
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WEATHER DEPENDENCY

https://fusionict.wordpress.com/2014/02/
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WEATHER DEPENDENCY

https://www.techsling.com/2018/06/do-solar-panels-work-at-night/

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WEATHER DEPENDENCY
Power Production vs Time

(U.S EIA, 2014, Para. 1)

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 CONCLUSION

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REFERENCES
 EIA (2014, November 19) Independent Statistics and Analysis, U.S. Energy Information
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REFERENCES
 S. (2016, August 21). How the Weather Affects Solar Panel Performance. Retrieved from
https://www.solarreviews.com/news/how-the-weather-affects-solar-panel-performance/
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