environment easy MCQ

Which of the following is a disadvantage of solar energy?

  1. It is a renewable source
  2. It produces no greenhouse gases during operation
  3. It is intermittent and depends on weather/daylight
  4. It has low maintenance costs

Answer: It is intermittent and depends on weather/daylight

Solar power generation is affected by cloud cover, night time, and seasonal variations, requiring storage or backup systems.

Topic Renewable and Non-renewable Energy
Exam Relevance SSC, Railway