| Solar power has reached a new dimension in our | | | | The solar revolution has been mulled over for the |
| day and time. there are now many advantages to | | | | last 15-20 years. What is the solar revolution? It is |
| building solar panels. Just a few years ago most | | | | the concept of being electricity free. Is this |
| people would argue that converting to solar was | | | | possible? As a concept, yes it is possible to |
| too expensive to install, doesn't work at night and | | | | generate approximately 1000 watts of energy |
| it was unreliable unless you were fortunate and | | | | per square meter of the earths surface. |
| live in a sunny climate. In this day and age solar | | | | Technically we could generate enough energy to |
| energy is used in calculators. You'll see solar | | | | power all of our homes and office buildings but |
| energy running road signs, buoys and even | | | | not all of that and cars too. To answer the |
| parking lot lights. | | | | question "Has the solar revolution arrived?" Yes |
| So, what are the advantages to using solar | | | | and no. People are definitely gravitating that way |
| power? | | | | with energy bills on the rise and the cost of |
| 1- It is FREE! | | | | generating solar power getting less expensive by |
| 2- It needs no fuel. | | | | the minute. Today more and more people are |
| 3- It does not generate waste or pollution. | | | | generating their own solar energy because it has |
| 4- It can be used when electricity is not available. | | | | become more cost effective. |
| 5- It can be stored for later use. | | | | The cost to generate has gone from 20,000 |
| 6- It can power battery chargers, cell phones, | | | | dollars for a simple system to under $200 for one |
| computers - anything. | | | | you build at home. The cost savings alone are |
| 7- It can reduce your home energy bills. | | | | helping people gravitate to the simple power of |
| 8- It is now inexpensive to build. | | | | the sun. |