There is no doubt that solar power can definitely play an important role in reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. The sun radiates enough energy to earth in one hour to supply all of the world's energy needs for an entire year. Furthermore, solar power technology is constantly improving, getting cheaper and more efficient all the time.
Apart from the environmental advantages, solar power is desirable for other reasons:
By using the energy of the sun either directly for heating water or indirectly for making electricity, it is possible to greatly reduce, or even eliminate, our reliance on fossil fuels. It is no coincidence that the multinational petroleum conglomerates are becoming increasingly interested. It is somewhat paradoxical that they are playing a large part in researching new solutions. Cynics argue that they are simply waiting for the right moment to switch but will only do so once they have extracted all there is to gain from their fossil fuel investments.
Solar Power on a Shoe String
There are many great sites out there that both sell instilation components and provide DIY information and energy saving tips. Below you will soon find a list of easy to make energy saving possibilities...
