The surface of the earth receives 120,000 terawatts of solar radiation (sunlight) – 20,000 times more power than what is needed to supply the entire world. A solar installation reduces a household’s electric CO2 footprint by more than 80% in one year. Sunlight takes a little over eight minutes to reach Earth and a few […]
Solar power produces no pollution, which is a by-product of non-renewable energy consumption and one of the biggest global killers. Analysis published in the American Economic Review calculated that the economic damage caused by air pollutants from coal burning (in terms of health impacts and local pollution) exceeds the value of the electricity produced. One […]
Every square metre of planet Earth receives around 1,366 watts of direct solar radiation. Solar power is a highly reliable energy source and our ability to harvest it is dependent on just technology and location. Solar technology is developing fast, with new breakthroughs each year: higher efficiencies, lower cost, easier installations. It’s exciting to be a part of this […]
A solar cell is a device that converts sunlight into electricity. At the heart of a solar cell is a tiny electric field that splits negative charges from positive charges using the energy of sunlight. The first solar cell was made in 1839 by 19-year-old Edmond Becquerel, who noticed electricity was generated by a piece of […]
MYTH: Solar can only ever make a small contribution to our energy needs because it doesn’t produce power at night. Solar panels do not generate power at night. Once the sun goes down, your home or business will start to draw power from the main grid as usual. FACT: Solar panels still work on a […]
Solar power itself is a free source of energy, and once you’ve installed PV panels on your home, maintenance is minimal. The cost of producing and installing solar power systems has fallen dramatically over recent years, and continues to fall. The solar panels installed on rooftops today are more than 500 times cheaper to produce […]