Pollution and solar power

Almost all scientists agree that climate change is real and it is largely caused by man burning fossil fuels. It can be difficult to discriminate the truth from fiction when it comes to ‘going green,’ and misinformation about solar energy may confuse about what’s really best for the environment. Since community solar (and renewable energy in general) is an important facet of a healthy environment, we wanted to address one of the most pressing questions our customers have: How does community solar benefit the environment?  Creative inventors have allowed humans to efficiently harness the sun’s power through solar energy. The quick uptake of new solar technologies is, in part, a reaction to the catastrophic results of two centuries of fossil fuel overuse.

All fossil fuels harm the environment

Oil, gas, and coal have energized significant advances for humanity, but they’ve also polluted the air, contaminated the planet’s water, and caused millions of premature deaths each year. Producing and consuming fossil fuels also emits carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, throwing off our planet’s normal climate. We’re already seeing the consequences of climate change, from rising sea levels to unreliable food production. In addition, climate-related weather events are more in the news than ever before.

The environmental advantages of solar energy

Solar energy is clean and renewable, and the sun’s energy won’t run out any time soon. Fossil fuels are used in the manufacturing of solar panels, but these emissions are dropping dramatically as solar capacity is boosted, and solar power is still much better than the alternatives. When the average American household switches to solar energy, around 5 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions are offset each year–the equivalent of 5,335 pounds of coal not burned. That’s where community solar comes in.
 
Community solar provides savings without hidden charges.

In addition to its clear economic benefits, community solar allows households to access clean, inexpensive energy via a solar garden. This inclusive model allows more Americans to participate in solar, reducing our need for fossil fuels. That means less pollution and fewer greenhouse gas emissions Our goal is to enroll 50,000 community solar subscribers over the next five years. In doing so, we’ll help the US reduce its carbon footprint through the addition of 250 solar farms, eliminating the equivalent of 274 million pounds of coal.

You can do your part by installing a solar system!

Solar power is here to stay, and the sooner you explore how much you can save, the sooner you can enjoy the benefits of residential solar power. Go to HahaSmart.com and try our price checker tool. It tells you how much solar power you need, and how much you can save.

Please visit our solar blog to find out more about the benefits of going solar.