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What are the pros and cons of using solar energy?
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Pros of using solar energy:
 • Renewable and sustainable energy source
 • Can reduce electricity costs
 • Clean and available virtually everywhere
 • Lower environmental impact
 • Low maintenance costs
 • Abundant and free source of energy2

Cons of using solar energy:
 • Initial installation costs can be expensive
 • Uses a lot of space
 • Solar energy is not constant, it depends on the weather
 • Requires batteries for storage
 • Can be less reliable than other energy sources