Solar and global warming

Climate scientists have reported about the health effects of climate change for years and are now discovering that their dire warnings were rather optimistic. Recent studies of the Arctic suggest the ice melt is dramatically worse than first believed. The burning of fossil fuels is causing tremendous negative consequences all around the globe. This is helping motivate the discovery of new technologies that can slow the pollution that is being constantly produced around the world.

Environmental effects of solar power

Environmental impacts due to solar energy may vary significantly depending on the technology that is being used. With solar power, the amount of electricity the solar panels produce depends on different factors including the size of the panels that are being used, the efficiency of the solar cells, and how much sunlight is available to the panels. Cloudy and hazy days reduce the sun’s direct exposure. The typical power rating for a solar panel is approximately 265 watts of power, but this number can vary greatly depending on the previously discussed factors. The sun is a considerable source of energy that we are now able to harness, and this incredible resource can provide us with a clean and non-polluting and sustainable source of energy for millenniums. When we compare the use of solar energy to more conventional forms, we see how each affects the environment. There are many more benefits than disadvantages when using solar power.

What is the meaning of sustainability?

Sustainable and non-polluting electricity has positive and negative impacts on our environment. The deployment of solar energy systems on a large scale level sometimes poses potential risks to the environment. The negative environmental impacts can be categorized into numerous fields, some of which are socioeconomic, agricultural and marine. These impacts vary substantially depending on the type of technology used – Photovoltaic (PV) solar cells or concentrating solar thermal plants.

Positive impacts of solar energy on the environment

The larger the scale of the solar energy being used, the larger the impact that is being made on the environment.  Solar power, unlike fossil fuels, emits zero carbon dioxide into the air. This reduces the emission of greenhouse gases that are the main cause of global warming. Energy experts approximate that converting the entire US grid to solar power from electric power would lower greenhouse gases by nearly half.

It’s a fact that the earth’s population increases with every passing day and this affects the earth’s finite resources – coal, oil, and natural gas – in several ways. Without a comprehensive clean energy plan, climate scientists believe the world is doomed.

Solar energy is a renewable energy source and energy has become one of our most important resources. The ability to harness the sun’s energy to convert it into electricity that can be generated for our homes and businesses is a major advantage and means we will not have to use as many fossil fuels.

A well-established solar system will go that extra mile in powering your car and home as well. With solar energy, you can forget about conventional electricity and forms of energy that you would otherwise seek to purchase from your utility company. The advent of electric cars means individuals will pollute less than ever before. Imagine charging your electric car with your solar powered home.

There has never been a better time to install a solar energy system!

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