subject: Various Uses And Benefits Of Solar Power [print this page] Energy from the sun is free and it is available in abundance during day time. solar power can replace wood, kerosene and liquid natural gas. The best thing about harnessing solar power is that it can be stored for future use. Apart from using this renewable and natural energy source for generating electricity, it can be used for cooking as it is safe for the environment as well as health. When we start weighing the options we have for cooking, heating, cooling and generating electricity, solar power proves to be more beneficial and safe in comparison to natural gas and crude oil. The main challenge is that people all over the world should stop depending fully upon fossil fuels that are useful in their daily activities.
We pollute our environment due to continuous usage of fossil fuels such as crude oil and natural gas. By using solar power for generating electricity that can be used in our homes, we can stop worrying about having to pay our monthly bills. This way we will be able to cut down on power consumption. To harness sun's energy solar photovoltaic panels are used which can be fixed on rooftops. solar power can also be used for heating swimming pools and to generate hot water. Using solar power will help us in keeping our environment clean and pollution free. Investment in this environmental friendly energy source will help us in the long run and also prove more economical.
solar power proves to be more ideal for cooking. Households use solar ovens and cookers for cooking with the help of sunlight. People still stick to traditional methods of cooking. In villages, people have realized the benefits of cooking outside with the help of the rays from the sun. One of the traditional methods of cooking involves using wood-fired cooking stoves. Wood is burnt in order to cook food which emits hazardous gases such as carbon monoxide. The fumes leave black marks on the walls of the kitchen and breathing in such an environment is not good for health. Ready to use solar equipments can be purchased or they can be made using the materials, which come handy in our day-to-day lives.
Another advantage of using solar power is that it can be used even in remote locations. Other than the initial investment there won't be any recurring costs. If the demand for using solar energy grows, the prices will reduce. Using solar power reduces health costs in an indirect way. There are no moving parts and the solar system operates silently without causing any noise pollution. solar power is beneficial not only for individuals but also for industries. This kind of renewable energy source has various industrial uses for air conditioning, heating etc. Using solar power is highly economical and very little maintenance is required. This natural energy is used for transportation signaling purpose.
