Table 1 Photovoltaics—discussion
Advantages Disadvantages
No emissions Expensive production
No noise Relatively low effectiveness (> requires large areas)
Long life Depends on illuminance by the Sun (low effectiveness in
winter, doesn’t work during the night)
Can be manufactured out of common chemical elements A small amount of toxic substances is used during
production
Not use up any natural resources when in use
Low costs for maintenance and use