Question

Which explanation best identifies why the company in the following scenario has decided against investing in solar energy?

A company in Miami, Florida, is considering an alternative energy source in order to cut down on its fuel costs. The company has thought about solar energy but has decided against it for the time being.


The company found the negative environmental effects of solar energy disheartening.

The company found the amount of sunlight in the area unreliable.

The company found the cost of the required photovoltaic cells too expensive.

The company found the natural resources used in solar energy too limited.

Answer 1

The company found the cost of the required photovoltaic cells too expensive.

Step-by-step explanation:

Solar energy can be used as an alternative source of supply for fuel. Solar energy is a renewable source of energy, that is it keeps on replenishing every day. Also solar energy does not require a lot of maintenance.

The cost required is starting a solar system is very high because one needs to buy solar panel, photovoltaic cells for batteries, inverters and so on.

From the question, the company decided against solar energy for the time being. This means that probably in the future they might consider it. Therefore it is as a result of the economic situation of the company that they have not set up a solar system because the cost of the required photovoltaic cells too expensive.