The 2015 Paris Climate Agreement is an international legally binding treaty aimed at limiting global warming to below 2 °C, preferably 1.5 °C, compared to pre-industrial levels. To achieve the aims of the Climate Agreement, the transition to a decarbonized economy is necessary by switching to renewable energies. This article will look at solar energy, including its advantages and disadvantages.
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What is Solar Energy?
Solar energy is the inexhaustible renewable energy obtained from electromagnetic radiation from the sun. It is used to generate sustainable electricity and heat without air pollution or greenhouse gases. The environmental impact lies in the potential loss of land or habitat if large-scale solar energy farms are used.
Solar energy is obtained using photovoltaic cells and solar thermal…