Disadvantages Of Solar Energy

Climate change and the increasing need to manage diminishing resources are one of the major issues facing our planet today. Awareness of these issues has spread everywhere, and for good reason. We are already seeing dramatic changes to Earth’s atmosphere and, though these aren’t particularly threatening right now, they have the potential to become hazardous to future generations, which is why many different measures are being taken to ensure a safe and healthy planet later on. Renewable energy has been all the rage lately, and in Puerto Rico, many renewable energy projects are being negotiated right now. These projects are considerably important, and it’s not just because the planet needs it. Puerto Rico has an inadequate energy infrastructure,

Aesthetically speaking, some people may not like how large, metallic rectangles look on their roof. Also big families that make constant use of a lot of energy need more solar panels installed which requires a big amount of space. Apart from aesthetic disadvantages, there are a few others as well. For example, you must take in consideration the region where the equipment will be installed. Radiation varies from zone to zone and time of year. Solar panels depend on sunlight to produce energy and when the climate is cloudy the effectiveness of the solar panels decreases radically. It is not recommended in places that don’t receive enough direct sunlight.

If the buyer has intentions of distributing energy to a larger group of people he or she will need great extensions of space. Another consideration is your surroundings. If there are potential constructions taking place near your home, you may lose your investment. If buildings are too tall, they will block the sunlight at certain parts of the day. This also includes trees and any other obstacle that blocks direct sunlight. At night time there is no production of energy which brings us to another disadvantage. The system needs a battery and other elements that hold the energy when it is not being produced. Since this is a relatively new technology, the batteries aren’t as effective

There are many things that regulate this type of electrical power source and need to be considered. First off, you have to hire a certified technician or company. The technician has to be a certified Electrical Engineer and member of the College of Engineers and Surveyors in Puerto Rico, or a certified electrician with a solar photovoltaic system certification in addition to the state license and an actual College of Electrician Experts membership to certify the system and submit the project to the Puerto Rico Power Authority. For the installation, they have to follow the National Electric Code Article 690 which is for solar photovoltaic systems. After this, the first step is to verify your power consumption and if you could improve it by changing old home electrical equipments for more efficient ones. After this, you should know whether or not you want the system to be connected to the grid with or without battery backup. The cost of the project depends on your decision on this matter. After you choose the connection system and know the power consumption then proceed to design the solar panel arrays that meet the power