Faced with the impact of non-renewable energies, solar energy has become a new environmentally responsible alternative to energy consumption.
Its benefits include:
- It is renewable.
- It is an infinite source of energy.
- It is the cleanest source of energy and will not harm global warming, as it does not produce greenhouse gases or by-products that are harmful to the ecosystem.
- This technology allows converting solar energy into electrical energy through photovoltaic devices and solar thermal energy.
- It cooperates in sustainable development.
- It can produce clean energy more cheaply than energy obtained through the grid.
- It creates jobs in the area where it is installed.
What is the use of solar energy?
This new alternative is implemented in homes, businesses and cities, and they can use it to carry out their daily activities, develop sustainable projects, reduce electricity consumption and be at the forefront of technological innovation projects.
- Provide solar lighting for homes and businesses through solar panels. This can improve energy consumption efficiency and reduce electricity costs, making it an alternative energy source.
- Heating. Solar heaters use solar energy and convert it into heat using water or air. The heating system can be passive, with natural circulation, or active, with heat pumps to circulate water and produce heat.
- Solar-powered vehicles. These are powered by photovoltaic energy. These include electric vehicles powered by solar panels, buses and railroads.
Sustainable transport supports the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
- In terms of technology, for example, solar chargers can be used to charge cell phones, tablets, computers, flashlights, or other devices that use solar technology, such as dryers, radios, lights, etc.
- Electric power utility. Solar photovoltaic energy can be used to generate large amounts of energy for sale to companies operating in the energy supply sector.
- Remote locations that are difficult to access. It is an ideal option for providing power to remote areas where the rate of development is low and electricity is difficult to use.
- Solar satellite. Solar energy is one of the primary methods for powering satellites in space orbit.
Since there is no power grid in remote locations, solar energy is an alternative method of obtaining electricity for irrigation.
The most evolved solar energy today is solar photovoltaics; according to a study by the International Renewable Energy Agency, it has been ranked as the most widely used renewable energy source in the last 15 years.
By 2030, this energy will be able to supply two-thirds of the world’s population.
Source: Selectra Group
