Solar Power is on the forefront of renewable technologies, and while I have been very interested for a number of years, a growing number of people around the globe are now gaining a fresh perspective on this green technology. The advent of Do-It-Yourself manuals with instructions to construct a solar panel, and then to use it, into your personal situation has made solar energy THE technology of the present and future.
    Included is a list of many solar power advantages and disadvantages, and although not absolutely complete, it is clear how the number of advantages with respect to solar energy, greatly outweigh the cons of solar energy.
    The biggest reason we are not seeing a great amount of solar panel installations is due to cost, and sadly, as the price of fossil fuels remains lower than the initial investment towards the currently available solar panels, we won't see a great shift towards solar energy production.

Solar Energy Pros:

There are no detrimental environmental consequences to solar energy production, especially when compared to other sources of energy.
    Solar energy produces electricity very quietly. The production of electricity from the use of fossil and some renewable fuels (such as wind turbines) can be noisy!
    One of the powerful positives of solar energy is the ability to harness electricity in remote locations that are not connected to any national grid. A prime example of this is in space, where high efficiency solar cells power satellites.
    Using solar energy to produce electricity allows the consumer to become less dependent on the world's fossil fuel stores.
    Solar panel installation in remote locations is usually more efficient cost-wise than laying the required electric lines.
    Another unexpected advantage of solar energy is the price. Although the initial outlay of solar cells may be steep, once installed, they produce a free source of energy, which will pay off in the coming years.
    Solar energy can be extremely effective in large areas of the globe, and the newest technologies allow for more effective power production on overcast days.
    Solar panels can be placed on top of many rooftops, which eliminates the challenge of locating the required space for solar array placement.
    DIYers are discovering that Solar panel arrays can be constructed at very reasonable costs!

Solar Energy Cons:

The primary disadvantage of solar energy is the initial cost of solar systems. Currently, prices of efficient solar cell arrays can be above $1000, and some households may need more than one. This makes the installation of solar systems very costly.
    Solar energy is only able to generate energy during daytime hours. Therefore, around half of each day, solar panels are not producing energy for your home.
    Local weather can affect the efficiency of solar panel arrays.
    The final solar energy negative is actually pollution, similar to overcast days, pollution levels can affect a solar systems efficiency, this would be a distinct negative for any business or industry wishing to use solar systems in heavily polluted areas, such as cities.

Overview:

As you can readily see, the pros, concerning Solar Power far outweigh the few disadvantages. When you consider the fact that a Solar Array can be constructed by anyone for a very low cost, the choice is clear! Instructions to build a solar panel are readily available and after a complete review the top 3 manuals are discussed here: Top 3 Reviews