Why solar energy?

To understand why solar energy is our best option we should talk first about the energy resources we currently depend on. Fossil fuels are non-renewable fuel resources extracted from the ground for use in powering electricity for homes and business as well as fuels for vehicles. The three main types of fossil fuels include coal, oil and natural gas. The main disadvantages of fossil fuels are:

• Environmental impact: the main problem with fossil fuels is that they harm the environment. Pollution, global warming, acid rain, oil spillage, heavy metal releases and so on cannot be ignored anymore.
  
• Economic impact: As the fossil fuels become harder to find, they are said to be scarce. Also to control the pollution require expensive technology. It means that they will become more and more expensive to extract and use.
• Social and political impact: Social unrest and political pressure caused by diminishing fuel supplies can lead to a wide range of conflicts, even economically fueled wars between states.

 Fortunately the solar energy can help alleviate many of the problems mentioned above while providing other important benefits. The world is turning more and more toward renewable energy sources, and today the worldwide demand for solar energy is currently greater than supply.

We already have the technology and resources to build a sustainable, solar-electric economy that will help stabilize the climate and create a cleaner environment. Today, over 200,000 homes in the United States use some type of photovoltaic technology. Solar energy can also be used to heat swimming pools, power cars, for attic fans, calculators and other small appliances. It produces lighting for indoors or outdoors.

The solarenergy potential is actually unlimited and can benefit us in many ways, but most important it can help us create a better and cleaner world for us and for generations to come.