What Is a Disadvantage of Solar Thermal Systems

question 50

Multiple Choice

What is a disadvantage of solar thermal systems?

• A) There is low potential for growth.
• B) The systems have low net energy yield and high costs.
• C) There are some direct emissions of CO₂and other air pollutants.
• D) There are high costs associated with the necessary natural gas turbine backups.
• E) The high technology requirements could displace jobs for local workers.

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Informal

A term describing actions, relations, or communication that occur without official or formal structures or procedures.

Regressive

Characterized by moving backward or returning to a previous, less advanced state or condition.

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Uncertainty Avoidance

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