Which of the following statements is incorrect for solar energy?

It is cost competitive

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It is renewable

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It is environment friendly

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It is less effective than coal or oil based energy

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The correct option is C It is less effective than coal or oil based energy
Solar energy is more efficient than coal or oil based energy

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Which of the following statements is incorrect for solar energy?

The correct option is C It is less effective than coal or oil based energySolar energy is more efficient than coal or oil based energy

The correct option is C It is less effective than coal or oil based energy
Solar energy is more efficient than coal or oil based energy