Old Energy Sources Are Being Beat By Solar

Fossil fuels are a type of negative, polluting, environmentally damaging energy. Presently, fossil fuels are the most widely used energy source in the world. It is used to generate electrical energy but it is also used to create mechanical energy (cars, heat engines, etc.) But the truth is, fossil fuels are being burned so much, it causes tremendous problems with the atmosphere and the earth.

Pollution is the main reason why solar panels were created, but now there is a financial motivation to get involved in solar energy. Solar is now considered one of the best investments a homeowner can make. It's also not wise for business owners to ignore the wise investment of solar energy.

What occurs with fossil fuels?

Fossil fuels are fuels that come from a process of partial decomposition of organic matter. Fossil fuels originate from a transformational process of millions of years of plants and vegetables (causes of oil, coal and natural gas). These are considered primary energy sources since they can be taken directly from the earth without undue processing.

Millions Of Years Later...

Fossil fuels are formed by the process of partial decomposition of organic matter. It is a transformation process of millions of years due to the pressure that several layers of sediment place on the organic matter. This originated organically due to a fossilization process. Organic matter has not been degraded by microorganisms (which cannot live) but remains in the form of more complex, solid organic molecules ( coal), liquid (oil) or gas (natural gas). The energy of these molecules is what is delivered when using them as fuel. This process of millions of years is the one that turns fossil fuels into a non-renewable source of energy since it is consumed much faster than it is generated.

Importance of fossil fuels in today's world

Scientists discovered that fossil fuels have a high calorific value that makes them an important source of energy to generate thermal power. The use of fossil fuels has allowed the economic and demographic growth linked to the industrial revolution of the 19th century. At present they are fundamental to our economy. In 2007, the combustion of coal, oil and natural gas accounted for 86.4% of the world's primary energy. Switching to solar and wind power will dramatically modify the earth’s pollution.

Consequences of the use of fossil fuels on the planet and its occupants Fossil fuels are highly unpopular for environmental groups. The combustion of fossil fuels generates a lot of gases. These gases become one of the main origins of atmospheric pollution because they contribute to increasing the greenhouse effect and, ultimately, to global warming.

Today, the use of fossil fuels is a problem of sustainability, both for environmental and economic reasons since the planet's resources are limited and will one day be exhausted.  That is bad news, we don't need to keep messing up the natural balance.  Human's need to go solar as soon as possible.  

Natural gas can be used directly without having to previously transform it into electricity. This feature allows it to have a much higher efficiency of 91.2%. Its storage is cheaper and easier than coal and petroleum products.

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

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