Pros and Cons of Solar Power

“I am between a rock and a hard place when it comes to solar power,” states Ted Hilmes, CEO of KAMO Power. “I love the idea of a clean source of energy that does not deplete the earth’s non-renewable resources, but I hate the fact that if solar power were to take over the electric game, KAMO would have to reevaluate how we make our income.” Hilmes shares this opinion with a substantial amount of other energy companies that utilize fossil fuels in order to carry out their day-to-day activities; however, the popularity of solar power is on the rise—whether electric companies are on board with the trend or not. Without energy progressing throughout the past, the human race would not have been able to evolve from what is recognized as the Stone Age to the technological era that is known today. Coal, wind, water, solar— the list is endless when it comes to both non-renewable and renewable resources that are used to power this world that we call Earth. A large portion of politicians and business associates despise the fact that solar power’s popularity is steadily increasing with the drop in production cost; nevertheless, solar power is a dream come true to the rest of the world. Although as a whole we are not as familiar with the idea of solar power, it is essential to constantly reevaluate power possibilities in order to ensure that Mother Earth is destined for a long, healthy life. In order to completely comprehend the ever-expanding fad of solar power, it is essential to take into consideration multiple different viewpoints in order to form a well-rounded opinion on the topic. Los Angeles Times writer Marla Dickerson, Washington Post columnist Brad Plummer, and New York Times writer Paul Krugman, all provide valuable insight into t...

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