PV Gap

Leslie Said:

Solar energy?

We Answered:

Negatives:
-initial cost
-need for consistent sun

Positives:
-will eventually save money
-low maintenance
-eco-friendly

Make sure so have a look at my sources where I got the information, because it gives a much better and more detailed description for your answer, I just don't feel like retyping it all for you :)

Michelle Said:

Solar Energy?

We Answered:

points

-Solar energy is expensive: it would cost me about $30,000 to outfit my home with solar cells that could provide my electricity and this wouldn't provide for my summer air conditioner.

-Solar energy is not generally accepted by the public: try getting a home owners association to allow you to put solar panels on the roof of you home.

-Solar energy is very poorly understood, even by those selling it: I was at a recent solar energy fair in Columbia Missouri and folks behind the counter of a group pushing green energy told me that I could mount a small wind generator on my roof ( about 35 ft. above the ground) and recoup all my costs in under 10 years. A lecture at the same fair later that afternoon by a professional installer pointed out that there are very few locations in Mo. that are viable and those that are need a large generator on a 100 ft. tall tower to recoup the costs in 15 years.

-Solar hot water systems take a fair amount of yearly maintenance: my hot water collectors require at least 8 hours of yearly maintenance my me, some of it on top of my 2 story roof, figure a solar service man would charge me $50 per hour and it exceeds what my yearly propane bill would be to heat my water it in a standard water heater.

-People keep trying to get the government to pay for it: if something is truly worth the money people will purchase it. If the government must subsidize something then it is not self sustaining and should be allowed to die a natural economic death.

Gina Said:

solar energy?

We Answered:

www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/sources…

www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/chapter15…