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Typical photovoltaic solar cells are manufactured using toxic materials including Mercury and chromium. There are some concerns about the effect these can have on the environment, particularly if they are not recycled properly.
Older solar cells sometimes struggled to pay back their original costs and the energy used in manufacture. However, this is no longer a major concern. The life span for a solar panel is at least 25 - 30 years, which is significantly greater than the typical energy payback time of 1 - 3.5 years. However, the payback time and cost effectiveness will depend on siting and location.
They are great for power in remote places or for backup power.
Other forms of solar power, such as solar thermal power stations and domestic solar water heating do not suffer from these problems, but are again dependent on location.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoNo, solar power has no harmful polluting emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) or other gases, so it has no effect on global warming or the environment. This is the same for all forms of renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro, tidal and wave, geothermal among others).
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∙ 6y agoDoes sun shine creates CO2 or CO?
No, so yes it is an environmentally friendly power source. But its manufacturing does create some of the greenhouse gases.
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∙ 13y agoUndoubtably Yes.
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Which sources of power are the most environmentally friendly?
wind power and solar power
How are photovoltaic solar cells environmentally friendly products?
Photovoltaic solar cells produce electricity using solar power. Since their energy comes from the sun, they do not produce any pollution. This makes them environmentally friendly.
How will solar power help the future?
it will help the future because it is environmentally friendly! +it is cool
Is wind power environmentally friendly?
Yes, wind power is environmentally friendly.
Is wind environmentally friendly?
Yes, wind power is environmentally friendly.
Is jelutong environmentally friendly?
Yes, Jeluntong is quite environmentally friendly in several key ways. Ignoring the fact that Jeluntong was nearly hunted to extinction during the Boer War by Indo-Pacific lumberjacks and commercially available chainsaws. It is environmentally friendly with its use of renewable energt sources, such as solar power, the use of solar power stops oil and coal countries from getting rich.
Why should solar power be used around the world?
solar power is environmentally friendly power. the more it is used the less pollutants enter the world. the more healthier our lifestyles become.
Is there a solar power system for hot water?
Yes, solar hot water systems are available and very environmentally friendly. They can be installed on the roof of your house.
Are there any more environmentally friendly forms of generator power?
Yes there are so many environmentally friendly forms of generator power, listed are some examples: Solar power generator, windmills and many more. You can save more than other energy sources.
What are economic impacts of solar energy?
* environmentally friendly * $$$PRICEY$$$
Which type of power station is environmentally friendly?
Environmentally friendly power stations do not produce carbon dioxide and other pollutants. They do not use non-renewable sources of energy. That rules out coal, oil and natural gas power stations.Environmentally friendly power stations do not have dangerously radioactive waste that we have not really discovered how to safely store. That rules out nuclear power stations.The remaining power stations:Hydro-electric (dams, rivers, tides and ocean waves)Wind (wind turbines and wind mills)Solar (Solar photovoltaic and solar thermal power plants)Geothermal (using heat from deep under the ground)are only producing a fraction of the world's electricity. Scientists and inventors are working all over the world to discover and perfect better, cheaper and more efficient ways of harvesting electricity from all those environmentally friendly and renewable sources. so in all words hydro-electric or solar is the most environmentally friendly.
What can governments do to help produce environmentally friendly electricity?
Using renewable resources such as water, solar, and wind power instead of burning fossil fuels could help produce environmentally friendly electricity. However, most governments do not use these energy sources because it costs money to build structures that will be able to convert the water, wind, or solar power into energy.
