We only have one planet and yet successive governments have been unable or unwilling to agree about the best way to reduce our carbon emissions. Indeed, there are many people who have a vested interest in retaining the fossil fuel industry for benefit of their own pockets; however, the good news is that more and more people are turning to sustainable energy sources and helping to decrease our carbon footprint.
How About Solar Energy?
Solar energy has long been hailed as one of the most sustainable sources of electrical energy but it has taken decades for the technology to become efficient enough and inexpensive enough to roll out to regular consumers. This is where a local company such as Solar Man Australia can truly help and provide a solution to homeowners and businesses.
The Benefits of Solar
So, why should you seriously consider having modern solar panels installed as part of your home or business? Here are some compelling reasons:
- Carbon Footprint: Every single day, we are producing thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide around the world. This is entering the atmosphere and causing a greenhouse effect that is interfering with climate and causing a global increase in temperatures. This increase in temperatures is affecting ecosystems and sea levels. The carbon dioxide is also being absorbed by the world’s oceans and making them more acidic, resulting in the destruction of delicate marine systems, such as coral bleaching. By using clean and green solar energy, we reduce our reliance on coal-fired electrical power and therefore reduce the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
- Sustainable and Renewable Energy: Many scientists have stated that we have hit what is called peak oil production. What this means is that the world’s fossil fuel reserves have hit a peak and will go into a sharp decline as they run out. Fossil fuel is a non-renewable energy source because it is based on finite resources. When these resources run low or run out, we are left in a dire situation on a global scale. Solar energy harnesses the power of the sun. It may not be infinite but the sun itself will be here far longer than our civilisation is likely to be. From this perspective, solar energy is virtually infinite and is renewable and sustainable. It is available across the world equally without reliance on expensive coal-fired power stations.
- Decrease in Energy Bills: Many solar panel users have found that by generating more electrical power of their own from the sun, they are not drawing as much power from the electrical grid. This is not just placing less stress on the grid itself but also means that people are paying less for their electrical power.
We have been talking about the benefits of solar energy for decades now but it is only recently that the technology has become widely and cheaply available to homeowners and businesses. It represents a cleaner, greener energy future for us all and should be supported by anyone with an environmental conscience.
