{"id":2476,"date":"2022-10-14T08:55:13","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T08:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ledask.com\/?p=2476"},"modified":"2022-10-18T08:30:01","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T08:30:01","slug":"advantages-of-solar-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ledask.com\/advantages-of-solar-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"Advantages of Solar Energy: 6 Reasons to Install Solar Panels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

According to MIT, more than 173,000 terawatts of electricity reach the earth from the sun. One of the main advantages of solar energy is that it is the most abundant and renewable energy source on the planet. It is 100% renewable and will last for billions of years. You can harness this energy using different types of solar panels<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, most industrial facilities prefer monocrystalline solar panels. This is because they have an efficiency rating of 20%. Below we will discuss solar energy and the advantages of installing solar energy in your home or industrial facility.  <\/p>\n\n\n

What is Solar Energy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Solar power station<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solar energy comprises heat and radiant light. To convert radiant light and heat to energy, use a technology known as solar power. Solar power converts the sun’s energy into electricity. Solar energy is renewable and clean for the environment when compared to fossil fuels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Solar Energy VS Other Types of Energy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solar energy is not the only type. There are other types of energy, such as thermal, electrical, mechanical, and conventional.<\/p>\n\n\n

Thermal Energy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

Thermal energy is also known as heat energy. To produce this energy, molecules, and atoms must collide with each other. Then, they produce thermal energy. Examples include hot chocolate and heat from a heater.<\/p>\n\n\n

Electrical Energy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

Unlike thermal energy, which uses molecules and atoms to generate heat, electrical energy uses electrons. In other words, electric energy is a form of kinetic energy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

Mechanical Energy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

Every moving object has mechanical energy. A good example of this is a moving car. Other examples of mechanical energy<\/a> include riding a bicycle or breathing in and out.<\/p>\n\n\n

Conventional Energy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

Fossils produce conventional energy. In addition, conventional energy sources are non-renewable. These sources include fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas. Unlike solar power, non-renewable sources increase the carbon footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n

How Does Solar Energy Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Solar Panels<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solar energy systems harness light and convert it into electricity or heat. Therefore, industrial facilities that use solar systems benefit from cheap and reliable solar power. <\/p>\n\n\n

How is Solar Energy Produced?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

Two main solar power systems produce solar energy. The first is the photovoltaic systems\/cells, and the second is the use of thermal energy collectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n