{"id":155,"date":"2021-11-08T13:26:37","date_gmt":"2021-11-08T13:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mahindrasolarize.com\/blog\/?p=155"},"modified":"2022-02-16T11:44:50","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T11:44:50","slug":"top-6-fun-facts-about-solar-power-you-cannot-miss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mahindrasolarize.com\/blog\/top-6-fun-facts-about-solar-power-you-cannot-miss\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 6 fun facts about Solar Power you cannot miss"},"content":{"rendered":"

Solar energy has been used for more than 2,700 years for heating, cooking, and other essential applications that make our lives more efficient. In the past few years, solar energy has leaped into prominence as the fastest-growing sector of the energy economy, creating jobs and reducing the carbon footprint at a much faster pace. There are so many advantages of using solar energy whenever and however possible. Let\u2019s have a look at the most fun and lesser-known facts about solar power –<\/p>\n

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  1. One hour of sunlight is equivalent to one year\u2019s worth of energy<\/b> for the planet. Imagine how much can we save from the sun\u2019s rays and how much more can the sunlight generate electricity for the entire world, eliminating electricity bills at the same time.<\/li>\n
  2. Solar energy is cheaper than fossil fuels. <\/b>Yes, you heard that right, it\u2019s one of the cheapest sources of energy.<\/li>\n
  3. Solar power plants can last for 40 years or more.<\/b> Not only this, the infrastructure around a solar power plant has a lot of value. A solar rooftop system <\/i><\/b>could be replaced with new, more efficient modules at a relatively low cost, thus improving performance.<\/li>\n
  4. Panels don\u2019t require direct sunlight.<\/b> Regardless of the weather, a solar rooftop system<\/i><\/b> can capture different parts of the sunlight spectrum \u2013 so even when the sun isn\u2019t beaming directly onto them, they\u2019ll still be generating electricity for your home.<\/li>\n
  5. The cost of a solar panel has fallen 99% since 1977. <\/b>It is a great time to invest in solar power for your home or business due to a constant reduction in prices. This will save you money on your electric bill and help protect our environment and reduce pollution from fossil fuels.<\/li>\n
  6. It can be deployed faster than any other resource.<\/b> When disaster strikes, no electricity source can be built or repaired as quickly as a solar rooftop system.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    The bottom line is solar is booming around the world, and there are no signs of slowing down. This delightful bit of technology can truly harness the power of the sun, converting it into electricity to power homes and businesses around the world. More than any other renewable energy source, solar power has the most flexibility to deliver true energy change for our planet. We must take every possible step to convert our society\u2019s energy profile to completely renewable energy sources if we want to lower our collective carbon footprint and defeat climate change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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