SOLAR

ENERGY
By: Muiz & Khayri
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

FACTORS
01 INTRODUCTION 02 AFFECTING ITS
LOCATION

03 ADVANTAGES 04 DISADVANTAGES
01 INTRODUCTION
What is Solar Energy?
WHAT IS SOLAR
ENERGY?
Solar energy is the energy obtained from the
Sun's radiation. It involves capturing sunlight
and converting it into usable forms of power,
such as electricity or heat.
 FACTORS
02 AFFECTING ITS
LOCATION
There are several factors that can affect the
suitability of a site for solar energy production. Here
are some of the key factors:
 FACTORS AFFECTING ITS LOCATION
01 02 03

SUNLIGHT LATITUDE CLIMATE

AVAILABILITY

04 05 06

OBSTRUCTIONS AIR LAND

POLLUTION AVAILABILITY
 01

SUNLIGHT
AVAILABILITY
The amount of sunlight a site
receives is the most important
factor for solar energy production.
Areas with long, clear, sunny days
and minimal cloud cover are ideal
for solar power.
 02

LATITUDE
The closer a site is to the equator, the
more sunlight it receives, making it
more suitable for solar energy
production.
 03

CLIMATE
Weather patterns and temperatures
can affect solar panel efficiency.
Extreme heat or cold can reduce
efficiency, as can cloudy or overcast
conditions.
 04

OBSTRUCTIONS
Obstacles such as trees, buildings, and
mountains can block sunlight and
reduce solar panel efficiency.
 05

AIR
POLLUTION
High levels of air pollution can
reduce the amount of sunlight that
reaches the solar panels and reduce
their efficiency.
 06

LAND
AVAILABILITY
The availability of land can also be a
factor, as solar panels require a
significant amount of space to be
installed.
03 ADVANTAGES
RENEWABLE
ENERGY
SOURCE
Solar energy is a completely
renewable resource. We
cannot run out of solar
energy, unlike some of the
other sources of energy.
 REDUCES
ELECTRICITY
BILLS
Solar panels and solar
lighting may seem quite
expensive when you first
purchase it, but in the long
run you will find yourself
saving money.
 DIVERSE LOW
APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE
Solar energy can be COSTS
used for lots of
purposes. Solar can Very little maintenance is
be used to heat water, required to keep solar cells
power homes and running.
buildings, even power
cars
 JOB
OPPORTUNITIES
Creates jobs by employing solar
panel manufacturers, solar installers,
and many more, and in turn helps
the economy.
 DISADVANTAGE
04 S
 COST
Solar panels are fairly expensive
when you first purchase them. This
includes paying for solar panels,
inverter, batteries, wiring, and the
installation.
 WEATHER
DEPENDANT
Solar panels are dependent on sunlight
to effectively gather solar energy.
Although solar energy can still be
collected during cloudy and rainy days,
the efficiency of the solar system drops.
 USES A LOT OF
SPACE
The more electricity you want to
produce, the more solar panels you
will need, as you want to collect as
much sunlight as possible. Solar
panels require a lot of space and
some areas such as roofs are not big
enough to fit the number of solar
panels that you would like to have.
 ASSOCIATED
WITH POLLUTION
The production or manufacturing of
solar technology has its environmental
downsides, as the mining of materials
and manufacturing of solar panels
creates a considerable amount of
greenhouse gases, such as carbon
monoxide and excess carbon dioxide.
 DIFFICULTY
WITH
RELOCATION
Uninstalling a solar system and
moving it can be difficult,
time-consuming and expensive, so
the semi-permanence of the
structures means panels are not
often something you’ll take with you
from house to house.
AWESOME
WORDS
Solar energy—clean, abundant, and
ready for you.

—THE INTERNET
THANKS!
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