Solar energy vs. greenhouse emissions

In today’s world, pollution is a huge issue in urban areas, particularly in China and India. In American cities such as Los Angeles, air pollution is less of a problem since emission standards were enacted decades ago. But pollution remains a significant health issue. Renewable energy sources such as solar, are becoming increasingly popular for a number of good reasons. First, solar provides the chance to generate your own energy. This is a powerful incentive for most home and business owners. The use of other energy sources, such as fossil fuels, is not wise because they're non-renewable. Once these resources are exhausted, they will no longer help us. Fossil fuels are expected to last only another forty or fifty years. The greenhouse gases spewed by fossil fuels have caused thousands of premature deaths and various illnesses. Most of these are respiratory problems caused by breathing polluted air. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, 18 days worth of sunlight on earth generates almost the same amount of energy as the amount stored in all of the coal, oil and natural gas reserves on the planet. Clearly, harnessing the sun’s power and making it accessible to homeowners is a primary goal for the future quality of life on earth.

What are the health benefits of solar?

Solar power generation does not emit any greenhouse gases. This means the health problems you and your family face because of air pollution, such as breathing problems, allergies, neurological disorders, heart attack and cancer, will be reduced. Solar power is much healthier for the world’s water supply, as well, because solar power production needs no water, compared to natural gas extraction, which uses fracking, and requires significant amounts of water. Water is a significant issue to consider in the American West and solar can be an enormous help. Thermal power plants require water for cooling. Solar energy generates power even if water isn't easily available, and it does not add pollutants to the water supply, while both coal mining and natural gas drilling often pollute with devastating results to the population of people, animals, and plants.

Wide distribution makes solar power more reliable

Similar to wind energy systems, solar energy systems are modular and scattered around a large area instead of being concentrated in one area. This lack of a central location ensures that the severe weather conditions affecting one area won't adversely affect an entire solar energy system. One of the best examples of how solar energy systems aid consumers happened in 2012 during Hurricane Sandy. The hurricane damaged electrical generation systems that used fossil fuels, which left huge populations of New York and New Jersey without power. Conversely, other areas affected by the hurricane in the Northeast used clean energy systems, and they had much smaller problems. It’s way past time to explore the opportunities for energy savings, protecting delicate ecosystems and saving money. The sun is a massive power source, and the world is only scratching the surface in solar energy use. Technological innovations will make solar panels cheaper and more efficient. Switching to solar energy provides a secure energy source that doesn’t have grid outages, and it has significant benefits for the planet and everyone's overall quality of life.

There has never been a better 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.

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