Solar Energy

Advantages of Solar Energy

Posted by subhasish Ghosh on 06:56 in Advantages of Solar Energy | Comments : 0

Solar energy is all that is derived directly from the sun. There are many other forms of energy that indirectly derive from the sun. For example, most of the energy sources in use today like gas, coal and oil are very ancient biological materials that derive their energy from the sun. In the same way, the energy contained in the wood has its origin in the last instance in the sun, through the process known as photosynthesis.

However, when we mention solar energy we are usually referring to the direct energy of the sun. This type of energy generally refers to the generation of heat or electricity through the sun.



Sunlight can be used directly to generate electricity by means of photovoltaic cells. The use of photo voltaic cells or solar panels is becoming more common as an efficient and inexpensive alternative to generate electricity.

The concentration of solar energy in the form of heat is another way to take advantage of this form of energy. In the domestic environment, solar water heaters are used, which allow to reduce the consumption of other forms of energy such as gas or electric energy. There are also advanced technologies to concentrate the heat of the sun in plants of electricity of great power for industrial or commercial uses.

Solar energy has many advantages over other energy sources. The following are some of the most important:

Advantage

Solar energy is a practically unlimited renewable resource. There is virtually an unlimited supply of solar energy that we can use and is a renewable energy. This means that our dependence on fossil fuels can be reduced in direct proportion to the amount of solar energy we produce. With the constant increase in the demand of traditional energy sources and the consequent increase in costs, solar energy is increasingly a necessity.
It does not pollute. Solar energy is an excellent alternative energy source because there is no pollution when used.
It has a low cost of exploitation. The only cost associated with the use of solar energy is the cost of manufacturing the components and installation. After the initial investment there are no additional costs associated with its use.
It is adaptable to the needs. Solar power systems can be designed to be flexible and expandable. This means that your first solar project may be small and you can increase in the future the capacity of your system to adapt it to your needs. By starting with a relatively small project you can reduce the initial expense.
It's clean. A solar power system for home power generation can potentially eliminate up to 18 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions into the environment each year.
Solar power operates with silent systems. There is no noise pollution.
You find it everywhere. A great advantage of solar energy is its use in remote locations. It is the best way to provide electricity to isolated locations around the world, where the cost of installing electricity distribution lines is too high.