Advantages of Solar Energy

submitted by St. Augustine College : Christopher Portelli, Gabriel Pullicino  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media
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Dissemination description: 16
sustainable development goal(s): affordable and clean energy, industry innovation and infrastructure, no poverty, reduced inequalities
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awarded: Participation


Solar energy is a renewable energy source and is only accessible if sunlight is present and will be available to us for at least 7 billion years, according to scientists. A great advantage of solar panels is that they reduce the electricity bill, solar energy can be used for many purposes, including generating heat and electricity. Solar panels usually don’t require much maintenance hence once bought, there aren’t further costs.