Some points on limitations of using solar energy are discussed below. Also find out some advantages and disadvantages to learn more about solar energy.
Some limitations of solar energy are :
- Installation of solar energy system requires a large area
- It is only useful when the sun light is available
- Amount of sunlight is not constant, it varies with location , time of a day, time of a year and weather
- The cost of solar collectors, panels and cells are relatively expensive to manufacture although prices are falling rapidly
- Ecological and cultural issues
- Limited locations and size limitation
- It needs storage system
- Seasonal energy, high upfront cost, installation requirements and location sensitivity