The greenhouse effect vs. solar panels

Greenhouse emissions are a major obstacle throughout the entire world. It is not just China and India who face immense challenges as it relates to climate change. But there are critical solutions that must be implemented soon to avoid the worst of global warming’s effects. Solar power offers the opportunity of helping to diminish our carbon footprint while saving us money. Utilizing solar energy for powering your home or business will not only reduce your electric bill but your carbon footprint as well. Solar might even totally eliminate your electric bill. Renewable energy, like wind and solar power, is dramatically better for the future of the earth than common power sources like coal, gas, and oil. The sun allows the most abundant supply of energy on earth, and technological approaches 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 shows this is obviously the case. Solar is the cleanest and most abundant renewable energy source possible, and the U.S. has some of the richest solar resources. By choosing solar for your home or business, you are making a more conscious decision for our energy future.

How does solar energy function?

In order to understand the environmental advantage of solar energy, we start with how solar technology works. Solar panels use what’s called the “photovoltaic effect” to generate electricity. This effect is the process of turning light into electrical current. Solar panels are made out of photovoltaic (PV) cells which utilize a particular semiconducting material, such as silicon, to harvest sunlight. When the photons in sunlight hit solar panels, their electrons are freed and run 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 transmitted 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 applied to meet the energy needs of your home or business.

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

Solar technology produces electricity without any drilling, fracking or burning, and doesn’t have any harmful side effects. Solar systems produce electricity without emitting any dangerous greenhouse gases into the air. They harness the energy of the sun to satisfy your power needs. One of the advantages of solar energy is diminishing 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. We are now in a period in history where doing nothing is no longer an option in terms of energy policy. Climate scientists predict a dire future if we don't get our energy act together very soon. Many of these scientists believe we have already gone past the "point of no return." But every effort we make now to reduce our carbon footprint is a help to those who are vulnerable to respiratory distress due to polluted air. Imagine the freedom of generating your own electricity free from the confines of the power grid. Imagine having power when electrical outages decimate a region. Your solar power installation is also bound to attract the attention of your neighbors and hopefully, they too will be inspired to take the solar leap of faith.

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