08 Dec How Solar Energy Affects Our Environment
The growth of commercial establishments opting for solar energy in South Australia is continuously increasing. This is unsurprising as doing so can help in reducing energy costs, hence, save more money. Not to mention, how solar is a greener, more sustainable energy choice which offers great benefits to our clients.
How Solar Energy Helps Our Environment
1. Water Usage
Since we live on a mostly drought continent, water is something we depend so much on. In traditional power production, thousands of litres of water are used each year to cool generators, process and refine fuel and transfer it through the pipes.
On the other hand, generating electricity through solar panels require no usage of water. In fact, the process of harnessing the power of solar photovoltaic cells does not require water at all, easing up the strain on water’s usage. The only time a solar panel needs water is when it calls for cleaning – which can be done during the rainy season.
2. Air Pollution
The traditional way of electric generation requires burning fossil fuels that emit harmful carbon dioxide and methane gases. This often results in poorer air quality and can cause dire consequences to our health. In fact, air pollution has been linked as a major contributing factor to allergies, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, anxiety, heart attack, and even cancer.
When you opt for residential or commercial solar power in Adelaide, you won’t be needing harmful gas emissions to efficiently power your house. In other words, the installation of solar panels promotes healthier air.
3. Climate Change
Aside from air pollution, conventional power production heavily contributes to why our planet is getting warmer and warmer. This is called the greenhouse effect which is a natural process that helps in creating a liveable temperature on Earth. However, due to toxic gas release, this warm temperature is enhanced, causing ice in the Arctic to slowly melt, stronger storms, cyclones and the extremes of season changes.
Fortunately, since solar energy does not produce any greenhouse gases, it can help in reducing the risks of climate change. While some may argue how this act is just a small scale to even slightly disrupt the damage, it creates a huge impact when done continuously and by many.
4. Reducing Dependency on Fossil Fuels
Fossil fuels are hydrocarbon containing materials that are extracted underground after millions of years. It includes coal, natural gas, petroleum, bitumen and more. Just the process of harvesting a fossil fuel is already hazardous to our planet. Oil spills and too heavy emission of harmful gases are only a few dangers it causes. In addition to that, since fossil fuel came from plant and animal remains from millions of years, it does not provide an unlimited source of power.
Contrary to solar power which harnesses its energy from our most abundant source – the sun.
Commercial solar installation is more than just a step towards saving money, it’s a big leap towards a healthier and greener future. Call us today if you want to start your healthier, cleaner and greener days!
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