This question is about solar energy statistics.

Can solar power replace fossil fuels?

By Zippia Team - Sep. 1, 2023

Yes and no; solar can replace some aspects of fossil fuels, but not others. On the sustainability front, solar is an excellent replacement option. It admits little to no greenhouse gases and can actually be cheaper than coal or natural gas in the long run.

However, solar's 15-20% efficiency is less than both coal and natural gas, even in ideal conditions. In suboptimal conditions, such as areas with colder and cloudier climates, solar can be a very limiting option.

With that in mind, it's important to invest in other renewable energies besides solar. While solar might not be an ideal replacement in northern Canada, as opposed to Arizona, wind or hydropower could pick up the slack.

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