Solar energy systems produce clean energy but are what?

• A. Expensive
• B. Inconsistent
• C. Unreliable
• D. Polluting

Answer: (A)

Solar energy systems provide clean power, but the main drawback is the upfront cost. The price tag comes from buying and installing panels, inverters, mounting hardware, wiring, and often storage equipment or batteries, along with labor and permitting. Once installed, operating costs are low and the sun provides free fuel, so the system can pay for itself over time through electricity savings and incentives. The other potential issues, like output varying with weather, can be mitigated with storage and grid connections, and solar energy itself doesn’t produce pollution during operation. So the reason this option is the best fits is that the clean energy is delivered, but the initial installation tends to be expensive.