Solar power is a waste of money

What happens to used solar panels?

Unfortunately, there's a catch. The replacement rate of solar panels is faster than expected. Given the current high recycling costs, there's a real danger that all used panels will go straight to landfill (along with equally hard-to-recycle wind turbines).

Why are solar panels costly?

Solar panels, while beneficial, come with high costs. One reason is that they can't produce energy at night, so some systems require energy storage, which adds to the overall expense. Another approach is to use a backup from non-renewable energy sources.

Why are solar and wind energy so expensive?

At best, this is only true when the sun is shining and the wind is blowing. At all other times, their cost is significantly higher. Modern societies need around-the-clock power. The intermittency of solar and wind energy means backup is required, often delivered by fossil fuels.

When can solar panels not produce energy?

Solar panels can’t produce energy at night. Since solar energy depends on sunlight, it can only produce energy in the daytime. This makes solar energy far from being reliable compared to other energy sources like nuclear, fossil fuels, natural gas, etc.

What is the danger with used solar panels?

Given the current very high recycling costs, there’s a real danger that all used panels will go straight to landfill. The replacement rate of solar panels is faster than expected.

Are solar energy costs more expensive than fossil fuels?

Similarly, a peer-reviewed study of Germany and Texas shows that the real costs of solar and wind are many times more expensive than fossil fuels. Germany, the U.K., Spain, and Denmark, all of which increasingly rely on solar and wind power, have some of the world’s most expensive electricity. Source: IEA.org energy prices data set