Both the writer and the speaker support the switch to solar panels from fossil fuels. The passage introduces multiple ideas and benefits, while the lecture builds upon them and presents extra information.
Firstly, the writing mentions the ability of solar power to reduce our need for fossil fuels, since in case fossil fuels run out we will not have it for a long period of time. The speaker disproves the misconception that solar panels make less power than what was used to make them, he points out that a solar panel will produce more energy than was used to make it.
Secondly, the writer mentions an advantage of solar power: it does not pollute the earth by smell, vision, or noise. unlike solar panels, fossil fuels produce bad gases, annoying sounds, bad odors, and fog up the air with smoke. This means that solar power is better for the planet overall. Using energy privatization, solar power can be controlled by the owner: you can control how much energy goes to each of your appliances.
Lastly, from a perspective of personal finances, solar power is a great choice. After the initial costs(buying, installing, wiring, etc.), solar panels are basically free; plus they last thirty years without the need to replace them. Solar power has financial benefits too! Excess energy can be sold to energy companies for extra money.
To sum up all that has been said, The initial production energy for solar panels is evened off in 5 years, solar power will not run out like fossil fuel, solar power does not pollute the earth much, you can control the energy you consume and the flow of energy to different appliances, and you can sell excess energy for extra money.