Sun, one of the most important sources of energy for life on Earth. It is the center of the Solar System around which all the planets revolve. The sun is also the largest and hottest object in our Solar System. The sunlight is essential for plant growth. Humans and animals rely on plants for oxygen and food. The Earth would freeze if there was no heat from the sun.
Another well-known benefit is that the sunlight helps boost the supply of Vitamin D in the body.
Solar energy has existed for about five million years, much before humankind. We humans have been using solar energy in various ways for thousands of years now. One such invention is the solar panel; it is a group of photovoltaic cells that’s absorbs light and converts it directly to electricity. Installing solar panels at home has gained popularity, as the panels generate electricity from a sustainable and inexhaustible source, the sun. Though the installation of solar panels may seem to be heavy on the pocket, but it can save us a lot of money in the long run.
Quite many appliances at home run on solar energy.
Solar Heating: This heating system can be used to heat water, swimming pools, a room or an entire building.
Solar Cooking: Without being dependent on any fuel such as gas or coal, using a solar cooker for cooking purposes.
Solar Charging: We used mobiles and laptops everyday for work and entertainment, and for them to work we need to charge them. Solar charger is an innovative invention, which uses and harnesses the sunlight to charge a device anytime and anywhere.
Solar EV charging: Electronic Vehicles are popular these days, but the challenge here is setting up EV charging point/facility, which also could be expensive. Solar charging can address the challenge in an efficient and sustainable way.
Solar Lighting: We cannot live in darkness anymore. Lights are an important part of our household but they need setups and ports to work. Solar powered lights are great alternative to the conventional ones. They are cost effective and work uninterrupted.
Using solar energy for our everyday needs, is the most cost effective and sustainable way of living. This also helps safe guarding our environment from the damage caused by electronic waste.