5d+Solar+--+Advantages

=Advantages = ==There are many advantages in using solar power for energy. One advantage is that solar power can be used in remote areas without a reliable source of power. For example, there is a solar-powered radio broadcast in Mali that gives valuable local information, news, health warnings, and details of transportation problems. == ==A second advantage of solar energy is that the material used to make the most modern solar cells is a very common substance called silicon. In fact, silicon is the second most common substance on Earth. == ==Solar energy is a renewable resource which means it will never run out. This is true because there will always be a sun. In fact, every 15 minutes, the Earth gets enough energy from the sun to power everybody's electrical needs for a whole year. == ==Another advantage is that solar energy (or anything that is powered by it) does not pollute the air at all, while 54% of the coal produced pollutes. == ==The last advantage is that solar panels are quick to install and can be left unattended. Solar power is free, has unlimited supplies, and produces no pollution. ==