Question

Which one of the following is main reason that solar energy is not a main source of generating electrical power?

• A. It pollutes the environment.
• B. It is a non-renewable source.
• C. It is expensive as compared to the conventional sources of energy.
• D. It produces very less amount of energy.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

It is expensive as compared to the conventional sources of energy.

Renewable energy such as solar energy, hydel energy and geothermal energy though being pollution free are very expensive to generate electricity.