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Compared to base load electricity sources like coal-fired power stations or nuclear generators, solar energy is not reliable because it need the sun shining on the panels
The sun goes out at night, and is sometimes covered with clouds during the day.
The capacity factor of a solar installation may be as low as 25%.
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What Source of Energy is entirely Abiotic?
solar energy
Any energy source that is available all the time?
Solar energy
What is the source of energy behind the carbon cycle?
Solar energy is the source of energy behind the carbon cycle.
Why do we use solar energy wind energy and hydroelectric power?
People use solar power to heat water and create electricity. When considering the cost of electricity and the available state and federal incentives, solar power is a very smart financial decision. Basically, solar power is the right thing to do for the environment and the economy.There is no other source of energy on the planet more reliable than solar power. There is no pollution or greenhouse effect. It needs no refinement, it's ready to go.
What is the source of energy for a solar-powered car?
The Sun !
Is a solar cell an energy source?
A solar cell is not an energy source, but an energy converter. In the case of solar, the energy source is light, and the solar cell converts it from light energy to electrical energy.
Is solar power reliable?
Solar Energy is only reliable for daylight hours.
What is the source of energy for a solar cell?
solar light is the source of energy for a solar light
What kind of energy source is the solar power plant?
Sun is the source of solar energy. Heat is present in solar energy.
What is an abundance renewability of solar energy?
Solar energy in an abundant renewable energy source. As long as the sun shines there will be a source of solar energy.
What is the main source of solar energy?
Nuclear fission is main source of solar energy,
What is a better source nuclear or solar energy?
what is a better source nuclear or solar energy.
Is solar energy non renewable energy source?
no its a renewable source of energy
What is one renewable source of energy?
One renewable source of energy is solar energy. You can get solar energy from using solar panels. The Renewable Sources of Energy are: Solar Power Hydro Electricity Wind Power Biomass Geothermal
Is a solar energy system considered as a blue energy source or a green energy source?
green energy source
What is the source of energy that causes wind to blow?
The energy to create wind comes from solar energy.
Are fossil fuels the most efficient energy source available?
No. Nuclear energy is the most efficient in producing steam for use in engines. 15-20% of the energy in fossil fuels is lost up chimneys into the atmosphere, and is unusable. Solar and Wind energy farms cannot harness or convert effectively all the energy in the sunlight or wind and have much lower actual efficiencies. Fossil fuels presently are the cheapest and most reliable energy source available. Solar and wind energy are less reliable.
