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Some solar technology myths

Millie HennickSeptember 7, 2018 1104 0

Some solar technology myths

Due to misinformation, some myths still exist about solar energy that has been disproven over the years. Technological advances are responsible for many innovations that have made solar a cost-effective means of generating electricity. Following are a few examples.

Myth: Solar energy is too expensive. Fact: The assertion that solar energy is too expensive is outdated and continues to be proven wrong. The average cost of solar panels fell 75 percent between 2009-2014 alone, and some experts predict the cost of PV panels will fall another 25 percent by 2018. The result is that in many areas around the world, electricity from solar is cheaper than electricity from coal, oil, or natural gas. This makes clean energy from solar one of the world’s fastest growing industries. Solar already makes up more than a fifth of the world’s electricity generation. When you use solar power to power homes or schools, you’re helping protect humans from higher carbon emissions, air pollution, and the devastating impacts of global warming.

Are humans responsible for global warming?

Myth: Carbon dioxide isn’t the principal cause of global warming. What about solar variations? Fact: 97 percent of climate scientists concur that human activities are the cause of the global warming we are experiencing now. Scientists recognized that our planet was changing some time ago, primarily due to carbon pollution from the combustion of dirty energy like oil, natural gas, and coal. Alterations in the radiation the sun emits – known as “solar variation” – changes the climate also. But scientists account for this and determine the contributions these changes make to our climate, which today are insignificant compared to those from carbon pollution. It’s clear that man-made carbon dioxide pollution is overwhelmingly responsible for the climate change we’re experiencing now.

Is there such a thing as "clean coal?" Short answer is Hell no!

Myth: Clean coal is the answer. Why should we invest in solar energy when we have clean coal? Fact: There’s no such thing as “clean coal.” Solar power, by contrast, is a clean energy technology that is generating power for thousands of homes and businesses today. In reality, “clean coal” is a false solution. Coal is a dirty and highly dangerous fuel no matter how you look at it. The coal mining process blasts away significant portions mountaintops and leaves toxic slurry ponds behind. Burning coal results in emissions that are harmful to human health, like mercury and smog. Worldwide, more carbon pollution originates from the burning of coal than any other source of energy.

Is solar a viable energy source for cloudier locations?

Myth: Solar power isn’t worth much because it won’t work in locations that are cloudy or cold. Fact: Solar power works even in cold or cloudy places. In truth, solar panels are just as useful in cooler temperatures as in hot ones. While it’s true that clouds can somewhat affect the efficiency of solar panels, they can still produce enough power to be efficient sources of electricity. Germany, for example, is a country that is not considered warm or sunny but is still the world leader in solar energy. The country supplements solar power with other renewable energy sources.

Solar power is here to stay, and the sooner you explore how much you can save, the sooner you can enjoy the benefits of residential solar power. Go to HahaSmart.com and try our price checker tool. It tells you how much solar power you need, and how much you can save.

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