Solar Energy Panels: From A To Z

Solar energy is the enormous amount of energy that is received from the sun. All the forms of energy we know and use, mostly electricity or electrical energy, are converted from another form; for instance, hydropower comes from the energy of water when it flows, the energy of air (wind) is converted into usable energy through windmills. Similar to this is solar energy, converted from the sunlight.

Though solar energy panels and energy converting devices have been commercially available for some time now, many people are still unaware of its benefits, while others have troubleshooting issues.

Fun fact:

Solar panels have been used a lot to power calculators made around the 1970s.

Process:

Solar panels should be installed in a sun-exposed area, such as a roof or backyard. In short, the panel first converts the solar light energy into the DC form of electricity. It then goes through the inverter to convert into AC current, which finally powers the house. In case of not using the energy generated, you can save that energy into the solar storage system.

Pros:

It is important to realize that once you set up the solar energy system, you have a comparatively undiminishing and inexpensive energy source available every day.

Using solar energy makes you less reliant on state-grid-supplied electricity. So, if you use solar energy to run your house, you could save money on power bills. What’s more, in case of grid blackouts and shortfalls, solar panels can save the day. Solar panels are becoming more increasingly popular  for houses in remote areas, like cottages and summer homes.

Fun fact:

Scientists are working on a project where a solar panel collects energy in space that could be beamed to anywhere on Earth one day.

Cons:

Solar panels work best with maximum exposure to sunlight; they could have less energy production (better than none) in cloudy areas.

At one time, solar panels were quite expensive, but nowadays, scientific development has not only made them accessible to all but also easy-to-use and efficient.