Renewable energy sources can be replenished in a short period of time. The most frequently referred to renewable energy sources include hydropower, solar, wind and geothermal. When referring to "photovoltaic solar electricity", here are the positives & negatives:
Positives:
Unlimited supply
Natural source of captured energy
No by-products
Does not require depletion of a natural resource to capture
Not reliant on foreign providers
Does not degrade human and environmental health
Negatives:
Influenced by geographic area
Limited capture time in 24 hours
Reliant on weather conditions
Cost intensive to purchase
Not aggressively promoted nor endorsed by the US government (unlike oil, coal, nuclear)
Solutions:
Solar electricity can be supplemented by alternative energy sources including traditional energy methods to overcome the short-falls due to limited daytime, inconsistent weather or geography.
As with all technology, costs will be driven down with greater consumer demand. FreEner-g's leasing makes solar energy financially accessible to more people, therefore creating greater demand.
Increased public awareness, interest and demand will push for greater government initiatives towards renewable energy sources.
Nonrenewable energy sources cannot replenish in a short period of time. Some of the most common sources of nonrenewable energy are crude oil (petroleum), coal, natural gas, and uranium ore.
Positives:
Mainstream availability
Manageable price point
Promoted, endorsed and subsidized by the US Government
Major contributor to greenhouse gases which are proven to cause global warming
Solutions:
Offer solar electricity systems at reasonable costs to consumers as an incentive through government subsidies or private investment groups
Reduce use & reliance of nonrenewable energy sources by investing in and promoting the development of renewable energy sources.
Continue to increase the ratio of renewable to nonrenewable usage by investing in: more renewable energy farms, more consumer awareness, more accessibility, and more advanced capture/storage technology.
