Arguments Against Solar Energy: Are They Valid Or Just Ignorant?!?
Okay, I'm sure we all realize by now that solar energy is an excellent renewable energy source and we need to start to utilize it more considering the Earth's natural fuel sources are slowly dwindling and have the potential to run out in the next 30 to 50 years. We for sure need to start looking more and more toward alternatives and come up with a plan of acion to start implementing soon. Solar energy, of course, is one of the better alternatives that we have. But as with anything, there are those who argue against using it.
The main issue that some people have with solar energy is the fact that you can only absorb it during the day time. And they also bring up the fact that even in broad daylight there are occassionally instances when sunlight can not be easily obtained because of interruptions such as clouds, smog, and other sources that can block the sun's rays.
We have the technology that allows us to capture and store the energy of the sun. But there is also an argument against the technology. That being that it can be expensive.
Although, in my opinion, it isn't. If you choose to take the route of building solar panels yourself (which is actually an easy and affordable process) then the cost is much lower.
With the recent spike in gas and oil prices, though, the people of this nation and even the government are now looking at alternative energy and pushing funds into research for sources like solar energy.
One particular flaw of the argument about solar technology being expensive is that those that argue against it are only pointing at one thing: photovalic cells. Yes, they are a bit more expensive, but there are other technologies readily available that are a cheaper and efficient option.
One option is to use solar thermal plants to capture the energy. In solar thermal technology, various solar collectors are utilized to generate heat which can be applied from the simplest heating and ventilation of houses to the production of massive amounts of electricity. They use mirrors or lenses that are pointed at towers to direct sunlight into liquid which is heated and turned into steam. The steam then turns turbines which provide the electricity.
The point is that solar energy has much more to offer than most other alternatives. The cost of production can only be used as a valid argument against solar energy if people choose to buy pre-made solar systems, but if they build them themselves, cost is not much of an issue.
The main issue that some people have with solar energy is the fact that you can only absorb it during the day time. And they also bring up the fact that even in broad daylight there are occassionally instances when sunlight can not be easily obtained because of interruptions such as clouds, smog, and other sources that can block the sun's rays.
We have the technology that allows us to capture and store the energy of the sun. But there is also an argument against the technology. That being that it can be expensive.
Although, in my opinion, it isn't. If you choose to take the route of building solar panels yourself (which is actually an easy and affordable process) then the cost is much lower.
With the recent spike in gas and oil prices, though, the people of this nation and even the government are now looking at alternative energy and pushing funds into research for sources like solar energy.
One particular flaw of the argument about solar technology being expensive is that those that argue against it are only pointing at one thing: photovalic cells. Yes, they are a bit more expensive, but there are other technologies readily available that are a cheaper and efficient option.
One option is to use solar thermal plants to capture the energy. In solar thermal technology, various solar collectors are utilized to generate heat which can be applied from the simplest heating and ventilation of houses to the production of massive amounts of electricity. They use mirrors or lenses that are pointed at towers to direct sunlight into liquid which is heated and turned into steam. The steam then turns turbines which provide the electricity.
The point is that solar energy has much more to offer than most other alternatives. The cost of production can only be used as a valid argument against solar energy if people choose to buy pre-made solar systems, but if they build them themselves, cost is not much of an issue.