Solar energy, by the term itself, is very evident that the sun is the source of this energy. It is the most sustainable form of energy. We can all agree that generating electricity can lead to the pollution of resources like water bodies and the air we breathe.
Solar energy is basically generated by converting the sun’s energy into electrical energy which can be achieved with the help of solar panels. Some people might think it’s a huge investment but yes it’s a one-time investment with high returns. If you are reading this blog with the intention of knowing more about solar energy and how it has gained so much popularity over the last few years, it does have a reason full of advantages and so be patient till you reach the end. Solar energy can be used as a powerful and useful weapon in the battle against climate crisis as this energy from the sun helps in reducing our carbon footprint by not releasing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere which are otherwise released through the burning of fossil fuels.
The biggest advantage of using solar energy is that it is renewable as it is abundant in nature. It will always be there until the sun is in the sky. This is yet another doorway for us to take a step towards saving our planet and using its resources judiciously.
No major change happens with a few people taking an initiative. No matter how much we deny but numbers matter. Every house matters. Undoubtedly, people have started to install solar energy systems in their houses and have adopted electric cars but some are still resistant towards this change in technology and will take some time to adapt to solar renewable energy systems. Better late than never.
There are two types of solar energy which can be seen depending on the way they are generated and in what way they are used:
- Active solar energy
The involvement of electrical components while generating the solar power is precisely what active solar energy is. It is used for power supply for appliances like TV and refrigerators, and also for lighting indoors and outdoors
- Passive solar energy
It is solely dependent on the architectural and interior design of the building or house structure and on the basis of that the heating or cooling of the space is dependent.
Solar energy also contributes a lot to employment generation when more and more people would want to install the solar panel system in their houses or businesses start to use solar energy for their huge industries and manufacturing units, which will therefore lead to an increase in the need for solar energy technicians and more companies will engage in the manufacturing of solar panels and the business of the existing ones will start to bloom.
If you’re someone who is intrigued by the magic of solar energy and want to know more about the different solar panel systems, then here you go:
- Grid-tied
In this, the energy is tied to the grid supply, which is beneficiary as to why solar power is not available the power can be taken directly from the grid.
- Off-grid
In this, the power supply is solely dependent on the sun and there is no connection to the mains grid.
- Hybrid
As the name itself suggests, it is a combination of Off-grid and Grid-tied.
According to recent research, it is being that solar energy systems will become even cheaper with future advancements along with this energy becoming the major source for producing electricity by 2030. California in America and Bangladesh are already becoming an active part of this renewable technology at full capacity.
It might remind you of a school science project but we have come so far that this project is actually the saviour of energy and this planet in the long run. If the future of our world is becoming brighter with each year due to advancements in technology like Artificial Intelligence, let’s not forget that it is also becoming bleak for the coming generations as the cost that the environment is paying for our development is supremely high. Now, when we actually have something in abundance, then why not use it for the betterment of both humankind and the environment?
