Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are what comes to a person's mind when he/she talks about solar energy. In a single hour, the Sun radiates solar energy enough to cover the amount used by humans for a year.

Question

Drag the characteristics from the column on the left to either an Advantage or Disadvantage of PV panelson the right.

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With PV panels, there are no greenhouse gas emissions.
PV panels can be placed almost anywhere there is sunlight.
Insurance cost is considerable due to maintenance.
PV panels require a large area for deployment.
Efficiency levels are between 14-25% compared to biomass at 50%.
PV panels have no mechanically moving parts and are silent in operation.
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Advantage
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Answer 1

Here’s how the characteristics of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels can be categorized into advantages and disadvantages:

Advantage:

• With PV panels, there are no greenhouse gas emissions.
• PV panels can be placed almost anywhere there is sunlight.
• PV panels have no mechanically moving parts and are silent in operation.

Disadvantage:

• Insurance cost is considerable due to maintenance.
• PV panels require a large area for deployment.
• Efficiency levels are between 14-25% compared to biomass at 50%.