What are problems associated with alternative energy sources such as solar power and nuclear?
Hurdles in using solar power: 1. It’s affected by time(day/night), climatic conditions and geographic location. 2. Initial Investments are high. 3. All technological developments are made by keeping the conventional energy sources in mind. Thus, solar energy cannot be integrated easily with these technologies involving additional cost. Cons of nuclear energy: 1. Disposal of radioactive waste material is not easy. 2. Working with radioactive substance is hazardous and can cause genetic mutations in humans if they come in contact with such a substance. 3. Controlled reactors are required for generating energy so that the fission chain reaction does not go out of proportion. 4. Radioactive material is rare and available only in a few places of the world.
