How was Solar Energy Discovered?
Solar energy was first discovered by very ancient bacteria. The sun has been the driving force for all life on Earth since the first microbes developed the capability for photosynthesis, around 2.3 billion years ago. Ironically, this led to a devastating environmental catastrophe known as the Great Oxygenation Event1, caused by the emission of oxygen […]
Things You Never Knew About Solar Power
Not only do these solar panels help keep your energy bills low, they also help save our earth. While currently only a small percentage of homes in the United States utilize solar power and take advantage of this amazing technology, projections estimate that the solar industry will grow anywhere from 20-40% over the next ten […]
Key benefits of solar energy on the environment
Key benefits of solar energy on the environment include: 1. Using less water Water is one of our most precious natural resources. Traditional electricity production can use thousands of litres of water each year. Water is used for cooling generators, processing and refining fuel and transporting fuel through pipes. Generating power through solar panels, however, […]
What is Photovoltaic Energy?
When you’re researching solar power for your home, you’ll come across the term solar PV or photovoltaic. So what does that mean? The photovoltaic effect is the process that creates voltage or electric current by exposure to light. Photo means light, and voltaic means volts or electricity. A solar panel is made up of photovoltaic […]