Question

State two advantages and two limitations of producing electricity from solar energy.

Answer 1

Advantages of using solar panels:

1. They do not cause any pollution in the environment.
2. Running cost of solar panel is almost zero.
3. They last over a long period of time.
4. They do not require any maintenance.
5. They are suitable for remote and inaccessible places where electricity power lines cannot be laid.

Disadvantages of using solar panels:

1. The initial cost of a solar panel is sufficiently high.
2. The efficiency of conversion of solar energy to electricity is low.
3. A solar panel produces d.c. electricity which cannot be directly used for many household purposes.