Question

Why is solar energy not yet more widely used? Sufficient sunlight reaches only a few locations. The process produces dangerous waste products. Fossil fuels are widely distributed and inexpensive. It has been difficult to produce electricity using solar power. pick one

Answer 1

The primary reason solar energy is not yet more widely used is that fossil fuels are widely distributed and inexpensive. Despite the advances in solar technology and decreasing costs, fossil fuels continue to dominate the energy market due to their established infrastructure, existing supply chains, and the economic factors that make them more immediately accessible and affordable for many consumers and industries. This reality creates a significant barrier for broader adoption of solar energy, even as its benefits become more recognized.