Greenhouse gases and solar panels

Greenhouse emissions are a major problem throughout the entire world. It is not just China and India who face enormous challenges as it relates to climate change. But there are immediate solutions that must be implemented soon to avoid the worst of global warming’s effects. Solar power offers the opportunity of helping to reduce our carbon footprint while saving us money. Utilizing solar energy for powering your home or business will not only lower your electric bill but your carbon footprint as well. Renewable energy, like wind and solar power, is dramatically better for the future of the earth than traditional power sources like coal, gas, and oil. The sun offers the most abundant supply of energy on earth, and technological advances point to a more efficient energy future.  According to the Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA), the answer is solar energy. Sure they are biased, but scientific research proves this is obviously the case. Solar is the cleanest and most abundant renewable energy source available, and the U.S. has some of the richest solar resources. By opting for solar for your home or business, you are making a more sensible decision for our energy future. 

How does solar energy work?

In order to understand the environmental benefit of solar energy,  we start with how solar technology works. Solar panels use what’s called the “photovoltaic effect” to create electricity. This effect is the process of converting light into electrical current. Solar panels are made out of photovoltaic (PV) cells which utilize a special semiconducting material, such as silicon, to harvest sunlight. When the photons in sunlight hit solar panels, their electrons are freed and flow into a direct current (DC). There are metal contacts at the top and bottom of the panels that draw out this DC current so it can be sent to an inverter that takes the DC electricity and converts it to alternating current (AC). This AC power is then sent from your inverter to your electrical system so it can be used to meet the energy needs of your home or business.

Why is solar better for the earth than traditional power sources?

Solar technology produces electricity without any drilling, fracking or burning, and doesn’t have any calamitous side effects. Solar systems produce electricity without emitting any harmful greenhouse gases into the air. They harness the energy of the sun to meet your power needs. One of the advantages of solar energy is reducing your reliance on fossil fuels immediately and for the long-term.

Now is the time to install a solar energy 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.