How does solar power work?
Solar power works by converting energy from the sun into power. There are two forms of energy generated from the sun for our use – electricity and heat.
Both are generated through the use of solar panels, which range in size from residential rooftops to ‘solar farms’ stretching over acres of rural land.
When was solar power discovered?
Solar energy was used by humans as early as the 7th century B.C. when humans used sunlight to light fires by reflecting the sun’s rays onto shiny objects. Later, in 3rd century B.C., the Greeks and Romans harnessed solar power with mirrors to light torches for religious ceremonies.
In 1839 and at the age of just 19, French physicist Edmond Becquerel discovered the photovoltaic (PV) effect while experimenting with a cell made of metal electrodes in a conducting solution. He noted that the cell produced more electricity when it was exposed to light – it was a photovoltaic cell.
In 1954 PV technology was born when Daryl Chapin, Calvin Fuller and Gerald Pearson developed the silicon PV cell at Bell Labs in 1954 – the first solar cell capable of absorbing and converting enough of the sun’s energy into power to run everyday electrical equipment.
Today satellites, spacecraft orbiting Earth, are powered by solar energy.
Advantages of Solar Energy
- It produces electricity free of cost.
- Negligible maintenance required.
- Zero emissions i.e. pollution-free it is a purely clean and green energy source.
- Silent and smooth operation of the plant.
- Contribution towards removing carbon footprints as reliance on non-renewable energy is reduced.
- The life of a solar power plant is 25 years.
- Investment in solar power plants is worth it since your total savings in 25 years will be approximately 8 times the total investment cost.
- Solar power plant looks very attractive. It won’t spoil the beauty of your place it would further make your place even more attractive.
- Return on investment within 2-4 years depending on the capacity of the plant.
- One-time investment = Relief for 25 years from heavy electricity bills.
How can I get solar panels?
We install solar panels for homes and businesses across the Maharashtra. We directly employ all of our installers, meaning that you can trust you’ll get great quality hardware, service, and aftercare.