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Solar Energy Pros and Cons

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What is the carbon footprint of solar energy compared to fossil fuels?

Solar energy emits around 200 grams of CO2 equivalent per kilowatt-hour

Solar energy emits around 100 grams of CO2 equivalent per kilowatt-hour

Solar energy emits around 40 grams of CO2 equivalent per kilowatt-hour (correct)

Solar energy emits around 500 grams of CO2 equivalent per kilowatt-hour

What is the main issue with solar panel production?

It emits a large amount of CO2

It damages the environment

It is expensive

It requires a lot of energy (correct)

What is the main concern with hazardous chemicals used in solar panel production?

They are not effective in producing solar panels

They are hazardous to the environment (correct)

They are expensive

They are difficult to obtain

What is the current issue with solar panel recycling?

It is not profitable Signup and view all the answers

Is solar energy entirely green?

No Signup and view all the answers

What is the conclusion of the text regarding solar energy?

We should address its problems and figure out how to fix them Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of solar energy?

It is emissions-free Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge facing the solar energy industry?

Finding safer alternatives to hazardous chemicals Signup and view all the answers

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Solar energy is emissions-free and cheap.
However, solar panel production has a carbon footprint and uses a lot of energy.
Solar energy emits around 40 grams of CO2 equivalent per kilowatt-hour, compared to fossil fuels.
Solar panels require hazardous chemicals to produce.
The industry needs to find safer alternatives to these chemicals.
Solar panels are recyclable, but many end up in landfills.
Solar panel recycling needs to become profitable to prevent a crisis.
Solar energy is not entirely green, but its benefits outweigh its problems.
We need to address the problems and figure out how to fix them.
We should not turn our backs on solar energy.

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Explore the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy, including its carbon footprint, use of hazardous chemicals, recyclability, and the need for improvement in the industry. Learn about the challenges and benefits of solar energy production.