| Here are some key facts on
solar energy highlighting its significant potential
in resolving the climate change crisis:
- The Sun has sufficient helium
mass to provide the Earth with energy for another
five billion years and, every 15 minutes, it
emits more energy than humankind can use in
an entire year.
- In just a few days the earth
receives more heat and light than burning all
the oil, coal and wood on the planet could ever
produce. The sun is a potentially limitless
resource.
- Worldwide, some two billion
people are still without electricity. For these
populations it is more economically viable to
install solar panels than to extend established
electricity grids.
Harnessing this power can reap
significant benefits for businesses, individuals
and governments alike. For example, businesses
can use solar energy to:
- Reduce the impact of volatile
and rising fossil fuel prices on their business,
thereby reducing or stabilizing operating costs,
particularly as governments move to tax carbon
emissions.
- Take advantage of government
incentives and rebates that are designed to
increase the use of renewable energy sources.
The advancements in solar heating
technologies mean that using solar power as a
reliable alternative to fossil fuels is not just
a pipedream.
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