Are there any disadvantages to using solar energy?
Submitted by Baerbel Epp on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 10:53.
Solar thermal systems most probably have higher "first costs" than other kinds of heating systems. Also, the energy is not available 24 hours a day and not sufficiently during all seasons of the year. That means that storage systems like water tanks and backup systems are a must in all solar thermal installations.
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