Why Solar?
Arizona, home of the “Valley of the Sun,” boasts more than 300 annual days of sunshine, making solar energy more than a logical current and future energy source. By going solar, you can reduce your electric bills, increase your property value and protect the environment.
How Solar Works
Sunlight hits the solar panel’s Photovoltaic (PV) cells, then direct current or DC flows through an inverter, which converts DC to alternating current or AC. AC power, the form in which electricity is delivered to businesses and residences, then flows directly into a device or building, or into backup batteries stored for later use. Power may also be transferred to a utility company’s grid, sending your power meter spinning backwards right before your eyes.
Helping Your Community
Going solar is an important step in the battle against our dependence on fossil fuels (oil, gas and coal) and against global warming. You’re helping the environment and your bottom line at the same time. A Yellow Sun and Blu Sky equals green!
Positives of Going Solar
The sun is the source of solar energy. This source is unlimited, inexhaustible and free. Scientists and astronomers have stated that the sun will stay bright for at least a few more million years. This means the free energy that is being derived from the sun will be available to us for the foreseeable future and the future of our children and our children’s children. By using this freely available energy source, the earth’s non-renewable sources of energy can be preserved, helping the eco-system.
Solar energy is termed as a green fuel. It does not cause pollution or harm the environment in any way. The vital ozone layer does not get affected by the use of solar energy. Solar electricity is therefore very environment friendly. It is clean and safe for the earth and for us. Hence, opting for solar energy to cut down the consumption of the conventional electricity is simultaneously helping to make the earth a better place.
Solar energy can be used in various different ways, making it very versatile. The many products that are being used today are solar batteries, solar cookers, calculators, etc, while solar buses, solar trams and cars and even satellites are also seen to operate with the help of solar energy.
Solar power is very compatible with other sources of energy. An example of this is its compatibility with wind energy. This has proved to be very advantageous and can help you live off the grid if you can use these two renewable energy sources of power to your advantage.
