What are the disadvantages of using solar energy?

So there we have some of the main disadvantages of using solar energy to generate electricity for our homes and businesses. Although the negatives mentioned above may put the majority of people off the installation of solar panels, the advantages of these systems can far outweigh the disadvantages. read more

Although solar energy can still be collected during cloudy and rainy days, the efficiency of the solar system drops. Solar panels are dependent on sunlight to effectively gather solar energy. Therefore, a few cloudy, rainy days can have a noticeable effect on the energy system. read more

Disadvantages of Solar Energy. The unpredictability of fossils fuels has spooked big players in the energy sector into exploring alternative, renewable and cheap sources of energy. The biggest investment is visibly slanting towards solar, wind and hydropower. read more