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Environment And Sustainable Development — Economics STD 12 Humanities & Commerce — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 Humanities & CommerceEconomicsEnvironment And Sustainable Development6 Marks
Question
Give the benefits and limitations of using solar power.
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Answer

Following are the benefits associated with solar power:
  1. It is relatively easy to install solar panels which help to generate solar power.
  2. Solar panels, once installed, does not require much maintenance.
  3. These panels provide sufficient solar power during the long summer days and one does not have to face the problem of power cuts.
Following are the limitations associated with solar power:
  1. It is not suitable for areas where sunlight is less or which are generally overcast.
  2. Solar power is not available at night.
  3. The initial cost of establishing solar panels is more and it requires active action by the consumers.

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