Solar power is the future of our world. We are running out of oil, gas and coal. The heat from the sun is an endless supply. We need to tap on the energy from the sun. But we need to do more work to make the technology cheaper and more affordable for consumers. Although there has been a rise in the number of products using solar power, such as calculators, clocks and lighting fixtures, there is still much to be improved on.
The energy from the sun is endless, as long as it is still up there. The traditional sources like gas, coal and oil, are now running low in supply, that is why their prices are also rising. We need to learn how to capture the heat of the sun. We need to be able to accumulate it, like a battery, so we can use it anytime we need it, even it night time, or raining.
Right now, photovoltaics are used to harness the heat of the sun. They are cells built into large 5 feet by 12 feet panels, that when placed strategically, can accumulate the energy. We need to harness the energy so we can use solar power even at night or when it is raining. Smaller panels are not yet as effective for common uses, as in household appliances. Right now, the big panels are being used mainly by industries.
There are now car that run on solar power. But there is not much interest in them a their present state. They require constant charging. Finding plugging sites, in between road trips, can also be a problem. But the interest is growing and pretty soon we will have cars charged by the sun.
For those who can invest putting up discount solar panels in their roofs, they can enjoy having extra energy. They can get credits from their electric companies, on top of having free solar power for the entire home. The investment is huge however, so that only a few can afford to install these panels. Perhaps, the incentives should also be extended to the consumers, not only in terms of credit to their electric bills, but also income tax credits.
Clean energy is perhaps the best advantage. There is no threat of greenhouse gases, like with gas, coal, and oil. More businesses are encouraged to invest in converting to solar energy. Incentives in the form of rebates are being offered in some states, to those businesses that limit the level of the gas emission.
We have gotten spoiled with the use of relatively cheaper oil, gas and coal. That is why despite the risk to the atmosphere, it is still hard to switch to alternative sources. The current cost is still too high, so businesses can not justify in using the more expensive solar energy.
Right now it is just a hope, a dream, to have a world run by pure solar power. Energy that is clean, reusable and limitless. We need more funding of the research to make these solar panels more cost efficient, to be used for more of our daily household needs. Instead of inventing more appliances that use gas, oil and coal, we should be thinking of how to switch to solar power.