All of the Following Are Disadvantages of Photovoltaic Solar Cell

question 17

Multiple Choice

All of the following are disadvantages of photovoltaic solar cell technology except

• A)the manufacturing process requires toxic industrial chemicals.
• B)the amount of land needed to hold the number of solar panels required for large-scale use.
• C)each panel's low efficiency at converting solar energy to electricity.
• D)the steadily increasing manufacturing cost per watt over the last 35 years.
• E)the carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to greenhouse gases.

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