- Low energy production large number of solar panels are required to produce useful amounts of energy
- Solar panels are expensive to manufacture each panel has 40% efficiency meaning single panels cannot produce sufficient power.
- Solar energy has limitate use e.g. it cannot be used to run heavy machinery. Its use is confined to household appliances.
- It is difficult to store solar energy. It can only be stored in small portable batteries. Storage batteries are cumbersome and must be replaced often.
Kavungya answered the question on April 1, 2019 at 12:14
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