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The sun is the largest power source found on Earth. It gives out infinite amount of energy called the solar energy. Advantages of using solar energy are, it does not produce any pollutant to the environment, it is free to use and it can be used to generate energy from fuel cell. Sunlight produces energy to boost the electrolysis of water to generate a larger amount of energy. This can help mankind save a large sum of money to generate that much of energy. Unlike fossil fuels, it will deplete and cause pollution to the environment. This proves that solar energy is a better choice. In order for solar energy to be more comparable with the cheaper fossil fuels, engineers need to find ways to widespread solar energy; for example to reduce the cost of generating solar energy and to increase the rate of generating solar energy. Enhancing the quality of the solar cells is likely to succeed. Furthermore, through research and develop we are able to find new materials that could reduce the manufacturing price. The present price of the materials to generate solar energy is very high because it must be pure. If the material is not pure enough, it may not generate as much energy as compared to the pure material. An engineer also has to find new ways to hold and accumulate solar energy due to the changing weather condition. It is impossible for sunlight to be transmitted all times. Solar energy is seen as an important energy resource in the future.

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