Different Uses of Solar Power
Water used at home can be heated using solar power through solar water heaters.
In our youth, we are taught that the sun is the primary source of all life on Earth. The sun emits two main types of energy that we can use: light and heat.
These energy sources can be utilized for a variety of activities like photosynthesis in plants and generating electricity (with photovoltaic cells) to heat water and food. Additionally, we can see various uses and benefits of sunlight in our daily lives.
Read on to learn more!
Solar lighting
In recent years, solar lights have become omnipresent; from home landscaping and security lights to road signs and street lights—they’re truly everywhere. These low-cost technologies are abundantly available from local hardware stores and online shopping websites.
Solar heating
The heat of the sun is not without benefits. Among the common uses of solar space heating systems are the powering of radiant floors and, by pairing with a Forced Hot Air (FHA) system, heating the home.
Solar ventilation
Solar attic fans provide a ventilation solution that reduces the strain on a residential or commercial HVAC system by helping to cool down the location in the heat of the summer.
Solar electricity
Due to the growing popularity of solar electricity with a decline in the costs of solar panels, more people are becoming aware of the economic and environmental benefits of solar energy.
Distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) cells are the typical installation for the rooftops of residential and commercial properties. They help neutralize the property owner’s electricity usage and send any excess production to the electric grid. On the other hand, utility-scale solar PV is best for powering entire cities. Concentrated solar power, however, is an even more efficient solar technology.
Solar water heating
Water used at home can be heated using solar power through solar water heaters. These systems use a rooftop cell to absorb and pass the sun’s heat into the water tank.
Solar transportation
The future is already here with the emergence of solar-powered vehicles like buses, trains, airplanes, and race cars. This particular solar energy technology is not yet widely available in such forms but is already present in electric cars or EVs that are charged through solar panels.
Portable solar
Portable solar technology may be the most popular due to its daily usage potential. With portable solar PV chargers, personal electronic devices can now be readily charged on the go. Already existing since the 1970s in watches, portable solar technology has also been integrating solar cells into phones.
Wearable Solar Technology
Today, solar energy is commonly used in electronics like tablets, cell phones, laptops, solar dryers, music speakers, wearable, rechargeable flashlights, and more. As solar energy becomes more widespread, wearable solar technology will be more attractive to people in the future.
Into the future
With solar power’s distinct benefits and effects, renewable energy will likely be a massive part of the future. It has already become part of a significant portion of our lives. Its continuous innovation will indeed administer new applications for a more improved daily living and a cleaner world. These might just be a few of the different uses of solar power; the future will surely bring many new and widely spread innovations.
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