subject: Limitless Energy [print this page] Solar power is all around us, and is energy that comes directly from the sun. It is everything and everywhere. We depend on the sun for many things. The best type of energy out there is solar energy! It's far safer and better for the environment than the traditional forms of energy that we use.
Today in society, we use this form of energy for many things. We use it to heat water, dry clothes and produce electricity to power everything from computers to lights. That's still not all of the uses for this specific type of energy. It can be used to heat many different kinds of swimming pools, fans, and even calculators! Did you know that you can also cook with it! Many people are starting to take notice of how many things we can use solar energy for and save electricity as well as other things. Prices of technology used to harness the sun's power have decreased, making solar energy more affordable and popular than ever.
This form of energy is really interesting and has many interesting facts. It is measured in kilowatts. About thirty percent of the energy we use to heat our water comes from the sun. The technology used to collect and store solar energy has been around for years. Back in 1447, Leonardo Da Vinci envisioned some of the methods that are being used today.
There is an increasing push to reduce the use of things, including electricity, that are harmful to our environment. It's the 'green movement' or 'going green'. Going green doesn't mean that you have to live without electricity. It just means getting your power from solar panels at your home. Many people make the switch because it saves them money and also helps the environment. To build a solar home, you will need solar panels, wiring, battery, inverter, and structure support.
Solar power is awesome. Did you know that more sunlight reaches the earth in one hour than the whole population of the world is capable of using in an entire year! Solar energy is more powerful than we realize. It is one of the factors that is responsible for ocean currents and weather patterns.
If the sun is blocked, its rays will not be able to reach the earth. Clouds can reduce the amount of sunlight that gets through. Wind and pollution have an effect too. We could do so much with this energy, we could cut down on so many things and use the energy that we receive from the sun.
Americans use about twenty-six percent of the world's energy, but only account for five percent of the entire population. Taking care of the environment is not hard to do at all. We need to save resources by using what we have instead of creating something new. Solar energy is an ideal way to do that.
Our society today uses this all natural energy from the sun to power a huge array of things. Our environment has supported humans for a long time, and with a little conservation, it will continue to do so for a long time to come. By using the energy that is there, abundant and free, instead of destroying trees and reducing oxygen levels for ourselves and animals, each of us can have a positive impact on the environment.
