Author | Jaime RamosA solar farm does not need to be located in the middle of a desert to be efficient. Nor are large areas required to exploit the full potential of solar energy. Thanks to the technological advancements of this millennium, obtaining solar photovoltaic power can be skilfully adapted to buildings and all types of furnishings.In fact, there are already a number of cities that are studying the benefits of this form of energy production. According to a study by the Environment America Research & Policy Center, solar power generation doubled in 45 out of the 57 biggest American cities.This confirms that photovoltaic production is included in the plans of many major cities. However, there are some concerns regarding whether cities are the ideal setting for the installation of thousands of solar panels.
Solar cities: urban energy farms?

The challenges of solar cities
Despite this, the benefits of solar cities far outweigh these initial obstacles. Firstly, because many, such as the noise and the risk of exposure to toxic substances, are temporary, controllable and solely refer to the installation phase.Secondly, the nature of photovoltaic production entails advantages that go beyond being renewable and clean. It represents considerable savings in the area of transport and the distribution of electricity. This creates a unique convergence of the place in which it is obtained and where the demand is. This, in turn, makes it more efficient.Solar cities are, therefore one of the key aspects for hypothetical challenges such as the risks of urban energy deficits. Given this situation, experts estimate that the renewable energy production of cities will stand at around 40% by 2060.Democratising energy
