| We all feel certain that using solar energy is a great | | | | Using solar power will limit other aspects of the |
| thing to do. We have heard about the benefits of | | | | energy industry like hazards of working with and |
| solar energy and yet we cannot turn this alternative | | | | transporting oil or natural gas. With solar energy, |
| form of energy source into a primary one. But | | | | these risks will be minimized if not totally eliminated. |
| despite all the advantages solar power, it has yet to | | | | The use of solar panels is also good for remote |
| be fully embrace in the mainstream. In the long run | | | | areas where providing basic electricity services is |
| solar power saves money. You have an energy | | | | troublesome if not totally impossible at all. Solar |
| resource that is free and depending on how much | | | | energy can be transported to far flung villages and |
| energy you use you will not spend too much on | | | | once installed they can be left alone for years with |
| maintenance either plus those photovoltaic cells can | | | | little or without maintenance. |
| last for 15 to 20 years. | | | | Communities in Asian countries have successfully |
| The process of converting energy to electricity does | | | | installed solar panels in their community and have |
| not involve the release of toxic chemicals which can | | | | been enjoying the benefits of clean and reliable |
| harm the environment. Solar power is environmental | | | | power for years. For a poor country solar energy can |
| friendly and it is renewable energy. The process of | | | | mean independence from oil producing countries |
| converting energy to usable electricity does not | | | | which controls the supply and prices of oil. Solar |
| involve the release of toxic chemicals which can harm | | | | energy can be created which will maximize the |
| the environment. Global warming will be a memory of | | | | benefit for its citizens. In the long run, you will see |
| the past when everyone goes solar because relying | | | | that the benefits of solar energy outweigh the |
| on the sun for power also helps reduce global | | | | disadvantages. |
| warming. | | | | |