Solar panels photovoltaics work and work well and there’s no argument against them
So good that you have settled that for all of us. Damn the science, physics, engineering and economics! Full speed ahead!
“Solar panels photovoltaics work and work well and there’s no argument against them”
There’s PLENTY of arguments against them. For example, there are millions of Type 2 diabetics desperately trying to eliminate carbohydrates from their diets, so they can finally get off Insulin (and often all their drugs).
But carbs are very cheap per calorie and going to a non-carb diet costs money. If they’re forced pay 50 cents per kwh for power, when gas will generate the same for 8 cents, then many of them will not have the money to make the switch, and will be forced to suffer the horrible physical complications that happen from continuing to live in a diabetic condition.
That’s not to say solar doesn’t work, or that solar is always a bad idea, but for most Americans solar is expensive, and for some people, VERY EXPENSIVE. Maybe that will change somewhat, in certain parts of the country (such as desert areas), but it’s not there yet, or it wouldn’t being mandated as it is.
and there’s no argument against them
I’m not anti-solar, but one must spend some time, have a sharp pencil and keep an eye on the cost/benefit.
Doing your own installation work? Not cheap.
The service life of the equipment?
Many questions...
Your mileage will vary.
Photo voltaic panels are a great solution to remote, off grid power generation where there are good solar radiation resources
Solar power is impractical and absurd as a commercial source of utility grade power.
“Solar panels photovoltaics work and work well and there’s no argument against them”
other than their cost, land space occupation, operating efficiently only a few hours of the day, requirement for equivalent amount of fossil fuel backup generation, frying birds in big installations, vulnerability to hail storms, need for constant cleaning of dust buildup, location away from electricity users, and requirement for expensive inverters ... other than that, they’re great!