Solar Power Systems

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>The new age of environmental rescue is at hand. It’s clear when one observes history that civilizations oftentimes bring themselves to the brink of destruction before they will embrace change.
Solar power systems are an adaptation to our current energy infrastructure that will reduce our use of fossil fuels through a renewable resource.
It is within our grasp to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. The earth is wonderfully able to rebound from this crisis as it has with every previous crisis. Not every species, or civilization for that matter, has been able to bring itself back from the brink, but we can.
Here’s how we can begin to make the positive climate changes we need to rejuvenate the earth.
- It is a priority to recognize and address the high rates of carbon release into our atmosphere which at the present levels and higher will cause much suffering for future generations. For the most part this means by the burning of fossil fuels. We need to find alternative forms of energy to power our motor vehicles. Whether that is solar, Hydrogen cell, biodiesel, or something altogether new: it doesn’t matter as long as we all do it.
Also on the list of ‘have to go’ practices, is the burning of fossil fuels to generate electricity. Luckily for us, this one is going to be easier for the average person.
- Advancement in solar power technology has put it within the grasp of many people; it is no longer a technology for the very wealthy. This will allow the homeowner to begin taking the burden off the dirty energy generators and will have the added benefit of financial savings for the homeowner.
- After the installation of an initial panel, more can be added, compounding the energy savings the larger the array grows. With the necessary investment in energy efficient appliances and possibly the development of either a solar heating system using hot water circulated through your home, or the installation of a geothermal system, the homeowner will have the ability to get completely off the grid.
For those in regions without constant sunshine, it is understandable to want a back-up source of power, should the solar cells not be able to harness enough sunlight on a particular day. Of course a small wind turbine would help out there too.
Net metering is the optimal method of metering by your utility company. Imagine how wonderful it would be if our solar power system was able to generate enough surplus electricity to send back out to those who cannot, for whatever reason, develop energy self-sufficiency. That would be the greatest gift we could give the Earth and her children.

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