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5 Benefits of using solar power in the home
Solar power is the heat and light we receive from the sun. Our planet
is bathed in this energy every day. However, it is only fairly
recently that it has become economically viable to use this freely
available renewable energy source at home.
There are many benefits to be had from using a solar power system in
our home.
1. Renewable sustainable energy. Solar energy is renewable. The power
derived from solar energy produces both heat and light. The heat
energy can be simply used to directly heat water using solar panels.
The hot water can then be used in heating systems or to provide the
hot water we use in day to day life. The light energy can be converted
into electricity by the use of photovoltaic cells. The use of sunlight
to produce electricity has been known of for many years. We have all
seen pictures of satellites and space stations with extendable arms
covered with solar cells. In more recent years this technology has
been used to build commercially viable power stations.
2. Reliability. Solar energy is a reliable source of power. It cannot
be switched off or withheld. Solar power systems require little
maintenance and therefore the running costs are low.
3. Environmentally Friendly. The power produced from solar energy has
no harmful pollutants or side effects such as carbon dioxide.
4. Reduced need for fossil fuels. In the long term electricity
produced from solar energy will help cut the use of fossil fuels such
as oil, gas and coal. Fossil fuels used in power generation produce
harmful emissions such as carbon dioxide which are polluting the
atmosphere. Fossil fuels will run out. They cannot be replaced.
5. Tax incentives. More states and Governments are providing tax
incentives to their citizens to encourage their use of renewable solar
energy.
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