What is Solar Energy And How Can It Help
Written by Alternative Energy

WHAT’S SOLAR ENERGY?

The sun’s heat is heart of where solar energy comes from. The heat is transmitted by radiation, rather than convection or conduction.  The radiation originates from a process called nuclear fusion, where a forming of atoms takes place and matter is emitted as radiant energy. Learn below how radiant energy gets converted in to electricity.

Solar energy is a term used to describe one or both of the following:

  • The sun’s solar energy
  • Solar energy that powers your home

THE SUN’S SOLAR ENERGY

The sun’s heat is heart of where solar energy comes from. The heat is transmitted by radiation, rather than convection or conduction.  The radiation originates from a process called nuclear fusion, where a forming of atoms takes place and matter is emitted as radiant energy. Learn below how radiant energy gets converted in to electricity.

SOLAR ENERGY THAT POWERS YOUR HOME

Solar energy is a renewable energy resource powered by the sun. The energy produced by the sun captured by solar panels or PV (photovoltaic) cells. The solar panels collect the electricity by exciting electrons with photons of light which cause them to generate electricity. This “solar energy” can be used to power your home, appliances, and electronics.

Consume cheaper electricity – In addition, solar energy is a great resource because is helps people consume less expensive electricity. Furthermore, solar helps lessen your need for electricity during the most expensive times of the day.

Pay lower rates to the electric company – The sun shines the brightest during the times you would normally be paying higher rates to APS or SRP.

Helps save on AC bills – Air conditioning units probably suck the most money out of your electricity bill during the summer months in Arizona. Why not switch to solar and pay less money to run your AC unit?

WHY SOLAR ENERGY IS IMPORTANT

  • 0 emissions
  • Renewable energy source
  • Solar water heaters – Can be used to heat your water
  • Can be used to make electricity to power your home, appliances, and electronic devices

GET A SOLAR ENERGY QUOTE IN ARIZONA

See how much you can save today by installing solar panels so you can capture your own solar energy and use it to power your home. Contact Power Solar today at (480) 744-1803 or fill out our short contact form.

 

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