Solar Energy Posts

With the world's natural resources being depleted at an alarming rate, there is a need for alternative sources of energy.  Solar Energy is the light and heat that is given off from the sun that helps sustain life on earth.  The uses vary from electricity for homes, to energy for batteries in cars or growing plants. Solar power is the conversion of sunlight into electricity by using photo...

Solar energy is the capturing of the heat from the sun to create power. This power is used to heat water for your home and other institutions.   Water for people around the world is made safe to drink by the use of solar energy.  Because of solar energy, greenhouses can grow our food that is out of season year round.  Some of our metals plants can now use solar energy to melt m...

Over 100 years ago, scientists believed that man needed to discover ways to produce renewable energy.  They soon began to turn their focus to solar energy.  Through the progression of technology, solar energy is now a common source of energy.  Solar energy is the harnessing of energy from the sun in the form of heat (also known as thermal energy) and light. Solar energy converted to...

Some would suggest that with regard to the environment and our relationship with it, we live in the dark ages.  Perhaps there is a light on the horizon, and with help we may be able to use it as a guide to better stewardship.The cost of electricity per kilowatt-hour, if generated by coal or oil is 3 to 5 cents per unit.  That is a very hard price to hit for solar power.  The cost pe...