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Energy is not produced at night and greatly reduced when cloudy. therefore a storage system is required or alternative power source.

Solar produces DC rather than AC.

Solar electricity is more expensive than most other forms of small-scale alternative energy production.

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Negatives about solar power?

It's expensive, intermittent (no sun = no energy), and efficiency ranges from 15% to 20%.


What are The negatives of solar?

nighttime... you get hardly any solar energy at night.


Who is using solar power?

solar power is using in various things like for generating electric power and used as water heater and used many things


What technology is involved in gathering or using solar power?

Solar panels


What are positives and negatives about solar power?

Some positives:It provides "free" energy.It is clean as it leaves no carbon footprint.Some negatives:Current solar cells are inefficient in converting light to electricity.


What do solar pannels make?

they create energy using solar power that you can use to power electronics and things.


Is solar power a substance?

it wasn't a substance.Solar power is the conversion of sunlight into electricity, either directly using photovoltaics (PV), or indirectly using concentrated solar power (CSP).


When was the solar power vacuum cleaner invented?

1983 by solar power people who hated using electricity from earth.


What are some advantages using solar power?

there is no pollution,free power do to no hastle solar panels and eco friendly.


How is solar electricity used?

You get the energy by the sun by using solar panels to power things


How do solar power stations work?

Solar power stations work by using a series of solar cells to convert energy from the Sun into electricity. It is then stored in batteries or transferred to the power grid.


When did people first start using solar power?

People first started using solar power around 700 B.C. with people burning ants with magnifying glasses.