The Sun is the source of solar energy and that energy is converted to electricity or heat. It is available free of cost and that solar energy can be harnessed to the benefit of us with the use of advanced technologies. Solar energy is renewable and offers a host of benefits.

Environment-friendly: Solar energy has very little or almost zero negative impact on the environment compared to any other source of energy. It does not generate the greenhouse effect and does not pollute the water bodies. Unlike nuclear power plants (for instance), solar system does not require water for its maintenance. Nuclear power plants require 20 times more water for maintenance than solar power generation system. Solar power system does not create any noise for solar energy production, which is a major benefit for urban neighbourhood.

Cost-effective and reduced bill: As you will be generating your own electricity, you will be using less from the utility supplier. It will instantly translate to savings on your energy bill. Moreover, you can make money by selling the unused electricity too, which you have generated, back to the grid. It means the more solar energy you generate, the less you will require energy from the supplier that will enhance your energy self-sufficiency.

Solar power product meets the time-frame of higher demand for power supply: Requirement of power supply tends to be higher over the time of 11:00 to 16:00 and then early in the evening. That’s why it is quite natural that the price of electricity tends to peak too. Solar power happens to reach its maximum generation capacity over those hours. Electricity generates over that time period has a higher value than it's generated at night. Electricity prices during those time frames could be driven down to a level close to those of night hours with extra electricity input of solar energy.

Solar energy is applicable all over the place. Solar energy can be deployed anywhere as long as there is sunshine. It is especially useful for remote regions with little access to any other source of electricity. There are millions of people living around the world who have no access to electricity. For them, solar PV systems are greatly useful as those can be deployed in all those regions and that can help improve the lives of them. All the more, solar energy is also used to power up boats and space crafts.

Grid security is improved. The grid becomes less vulnerable to blackouts in case there are several power plants that are spread out. A grid with high penetration of solar energy includes thousands of energy production centres that are extensively spread out. It enhances the security of the solar PV system grid in case of overload, natural or human-induced disasters.

A large part of the cost associated with solar PV systems comes from the installation of the solar panels. It helps contribute to local job creation. It helps boost the economy and positively impacts the local community.


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