Solar Power, Energy From The Sun
Solar Power, Energy From The Sun
By Viola Woolcott
All of the Earth’s power comes from the sun, with the possible exception of geothermal and nuclear power. Solar panels will receive this energy directly. Wind as well as hydropower sources use energy indirectly. We are burning up coal and petroleum resources now, which represent stored solar energy from the distant past.
Enough free sunlight energy falls on the earth to supply our needs every single day. At our present rate of use enough for the next four to five years.
Best of all, it’s free. There are no hidden costs, no borrowing or dumping on our children’s future with this energy source. The amount we use today in no way affects the amount we can take tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow.
Related information:
Filed under: Environment | Green Issues on January 31st, 2008
Leave a Reply