2. Is it renewable or non renewable? Solar energy is a renewable, because the sun powers its self.
3. Advantages Solar cells work almost anywhere you go. As they have no moving parts they have a long life time. It can also supply energy to a growing community. Its easy to install more cells to your homes and businesses to a growing community.
4. Disadvantages The most disadvantage to a solar energy is an initial cost. Air pollution and weather can effect the efficiency of solar cells. Solar energy can only be used during the day. It is also very expensive.
5. The future role around the world and the U.S The sun will take over the role of oil in the U.S Solar energy will be paid attention to in U.S once we run out of oil. Poor countries may not be able to use this resource because it is expensive. It will eventually be used around the world more often when oil is gone. More places around the world will make money from solar energy and not use oil.