Solar and global warming

Environmental impacts due to solar energy may vary significantly depending on the technology that is being utilized. 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 actually reaching those panels. Cloudy and hazy days reduce the sun’s exposure. The typical power rating for a solar panel is approximately 265 watts of power, but again, this number can vary greatly depending on the above 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 power.
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.

Sustainability: what does it really mean?

Sustainable and non-polluting electricity has both positive and negative impacts on our environment. The deployment of solar energy systems on a wide 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

Solar power, unlike fossil fuels, emits zero carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This reduces the emission of greenhouse gases into the air. Energy experts approximate that converting the entire US grid to solar power from electric power is enough to lower greenhouse gases in the air by nearly half. It’s an undeniable 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. 
Solar energy is a renewable energy source and energy is also one of our most important resources. Being able to harness the sun’s energy to convert it into electricity that can be generated for our homes and businesses is a huge 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.

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

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