Solar Power (PV Cells)

Question 1

What are the Advantages of Solar Power?

Answer 1

• Sunlight is free
• Sunlight is renewable
• Doesn’t emit green house gases
• Zero maintenances
• Can be used in remote areas
• Use without cables
• Good for low power devices

Question 2

What are the Disadvantages of Solar Power?

Answer 2

• Unreliability
• Ruin view
• Expensive to build
• Can be noisy
• Offshore, it can affect migrating birds
• Cannot maintain easily

Question 3

What is the Cost of Solar Power?

Answer 3

• 0 fuel cost

* Expensive to build and install

Question 4

Describe the Process

Answer 4

• Absorb light

* Convert light energy into electrical energy