Solar power plants trap the sun’s energy and convert it into electricity. What is a problem associated with this technology?
A) Sunlight has very little energy.
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B) Sunlight can only be trapped by plants.
C) This method will not work well on cloudy days.
D) This method will not work well in colder climates.
Solar panels generate the most energy per square meter when they receive direct sunlight. However solar panels work also in cloudy weather, but not so effective. On a cloudy day, typical solar panels can produce 10-25% of their rated capacity. SO, the problem associated with this technology is that this method will not work well on cloudy days. Correct answer: C
