Disadvantages of Solar Power? What are some disadvantages of Solar Power? 0% 0 Votes 0% 0 Votes

-Obviously it%26#039;s not constant so it needs to be stored.
There are some good systems to store great quantities of clean and renewable energy.
The best system is to produce directly ammonia:
Solar energy ----%26gt; electric energy ----%26gt; hydrogen ----%26gt; ammonia (liquid)

- Now it%26#039;s pricey
It can be less pricey if it%26#039;s used to produce directly ammonia... 0% 0 Votes

The problem with solar power is that it is not totally reliable. You need a backup power plant for when the sun doesn%26#039;t shine. These plants will be fairly expensive. They only operate part time and that doesnot pay back the original investments. 0% 0 Votes

Solar plants (certain designs) require a lot of water. And, unfortunately, many places where there is a lot of sunshine also don%26#039;t have a lot of water. 14% 1 Vote

Like wind trubines solar power is dependent on a force of nature that isnt reliable. You cant count on the sun being out everyday unless you live in a dessert and even then there is a rainy season. 0% 0 Votes

cost
poor performance
night time
cloudy days
shade
short winter days
snow covering it
a lot of energy is used in production compared to the energy output 0% 0 Votes

Lack of sun, expensive, and multiple repairs. 0% 0 Votes

the cost. I find wind turbines more effective. they can even work at night. 0% 0 Votes

Night time 0% 0 Votes