How solar affects air pollution

Worldwide, environmental consciousness is growing. The evident concern for the environment has driven renewable energy as the solution that will minimize the use of non-renewable resources and mitigate the hazardous effects of global warming and pollution. Considering renewable resources, such as wind, rain, tides, and waves, sunlight has the widest application in green households. Solar energy is a clean and sustainable energy source that can supply the needs of any household while reducing its carbon footprint. With a variety of technologies, there is a multitude of options for residential use of solar energy.

Solar is our best option for fighting air pollution

Most of the world continues to have a dangerous reliance on finite fossil fuels. The world’s reliance on fossil fuels, such as coal, petroleum, and natural gases, as our main energy source, entails burning those fuels. In addition to being finite, fossil fuels contain carbon that is released upon the heating of those fuels, disrupting the carbon balance of our planet and causing harmful impacts. This causes air pollution, among other issues, and affects the health and well-being of plants, animals, and humans. Air pollution is a preventable condition that can cause health problems like respiratory distress, brain damage, heart attacks and cancer. Switching to renewable energy will reduce our carbon emissions significantly. Solar energy plays an important role in combating air pollution by producing power with solar panels and reducing the emission of harmful greenhouse gasses. Even a single household that has switched to solar energy can make a difference, so worldwide adoption can have a significant cumulative impact.
 
Residential use of solar energy

Homeowners across the globe are installing solar power in an attempt to reduce their carbon footprint, as well as to save money. Homeowners and businesses can save a sizeable amount of money on utility bills and this helps to encourage investment in clean technology. Solar power is most often generated through solar roofing panels. Solar panels are photovoltaic (PV) cells, A type of battery that gathers sunlight which is then transformed into electricity. That energy is sent to an inverter which then converts it into electricity. There are different types of solar systems depending on your individual situation. A common option for a household with an average energy consumption is a 3kW solar system, while a 5kW solar system is a more appropriate solution for a household with a greater need for more power However, no matter the amount of energy you consume, if you choose an appropriate solar system, it will meet your daily needs. One more example of a residential use of solar energy is solar lighting. This type of lighting is wireless and it gathers sunlight during the day which is then used to generate electricity during the night. Although solar lighting isn’t yet as popular as solar panels, it’s gaining popularity due to its cost-effectiveness and aesthetic appeal of lighting fixtures.

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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