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Primarily Energy used
The primarily type of energy used in Hawaii is solar energy. It is energy emitted from the sun which is converted to electricity.
How is it used?
It can be used in ventilation, in heating swimming pools, heating water, heating/powering homes/hotels/tourist attractions, power pumps,used for cooking, indoor/outdoor lighting, battery charging and more.
Costs?
Solar systems are typically quite expensive, they can end up costing between $15,000 and $40,000 however operating costs are relatively low. Solar systems primarily require energy from the sun,which is a free cost and in the long term it is a good investment.
Impacts?
There are many environmental impacts associated with solar power. There can be land use and habitat loss, water use, and the use of hazardous materials in manufacturing, it can vary greatly depending on the technology. The solar panels also create a lot of shade and economically, it can be quite expensive to purchase them.
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