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Question
Solar power has advantages over non-renewable sources of energy. Explain.
Solution
Advantages of solar power are as follows:
- Clean: It is the cleanest form of energy since, unlike fossil fuels, it doesn't release carbon dioxide, one of the factors contributing to global warming.
- Renewable: There will be plenty of energy on the globe as long as the sun lives.
- Reliable: There is no chance of failure because the energy can be stored in the batteries.
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