How  solar reduces harmful emissions

There is no longer any doubt in the scientific community about the cause of pollution and climate change on earth. Climate scientists have long blamed man for spewing an unfathomable amount of pollution into the air. Research on renewable energy forms showed that solar power is available today and is cheaper than ever before. Utilizing solar energy and converting it via photovoltaic technology to electrical energy is an energy alternative that the world will need to help reduce our reliance on burning fossil fuels. These dangerous fossil fuels like oil, gas & coal, pollute the air with hydrocarbon-based pollutants, along with the biggest offender, Carbon dioxide (CO2). CO2 is an odorless colorless gas that acts in the atmosphere to trap heat causing a rise in the average global temperature.

Solar Energy Reduces Water Pollution

In thermoelectric plants, coal, natural gas, oil and nuclear energy require cooling — and this requires vast amounts of water. ... Generating energy from renewable sources rather than fossil fuels dramatically improves public health and river ecosystems.

Solar Energy Reduces Air Pollution

Air pollution is a major problem in many of our nation’s cities. Urban areas on the coasts are particularly vulnerable. 31 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States comes from electricity production — a shocking statistic, especially when methane and carbon dioxide emissions are major contributors to climate change. Greenhouse gases harm air quality and increase weather extremes. Solar energy systems can assuage some of the damage.

Solar Energy Reduces Hazardous Waste

Estimates suggest that more than 400 million tons of hazardous waste is produced every year, according to the United Nations Environmental Program. However, not all waste is disposed of safely. In Canada, for example, 30 percent of waste producers fail to meet government guidelines for correct disposal protocols.  Nuclear fission products, for example, continue to be radioactive for thousands of years, meaning they could have a negative effect on human health and the environment. Unlike dirty energy sources, solar power doesn’t need fuel to generate electricity, disposing of the problem of radioactive waste storage and fuel transportation.

There has never been a better 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. 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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