Advantages of Solar Energy

by George Smith

The sun is the prime source for energy and life on earth. All sources of energy on earth, whether renewable or non-renewable, stem at some point, from the direct output of the sun's light and heat. The foremost advantage of solar power is that it is never ending. One of the facts about power from the sun is that it is available to our earth at no cost of cost and is renewable. The light and heat produced from the sun is necessary for our existence. The other advantage of the sun's power is that it is available to one and all and not like other energy resources limited to some specific areas of the earth.

The biggest advantage of solar energy is that it is the finest renewable source of power ever known to man. Advantages of solar energy are enumerated below:

Solar Energy is abundant, sustainable and free:

The most significant fact about solar is that it is abundant. For all practical purposes, the sun will be with us until the end of the World. Literally, it will be with us until the end of mankind. The other key fact about power from the sun is that no one needs to pay a penny to avail oneself of this raw power source as it is completely free. As the sun's power is completely natural, it does not render any harmful byproducts that could affect other living or non-living things on earth. It is a sustainable power source. These three advantages of solar power make it entirely distinct from other sources of energy.

Solar Energy is clean, renewable, and needs minimal maintenance:

Solar energy is directly generated from the sun. It is a clean energy source and does not produce or release toxic byproducts into the atmosphere as does the burning of fossil fuels to produce its heat and light. The sun, the biggest star in our solar system, has been in existence for over 4 billion years and will be with us to provide light and heat for another estimated 4 billion years. So, solar energy is a source of renewable energy. It is a source of energy which will be there forever to provide energy to mankind. Since man does not need to carry out any process to take advantage of this source of energy, solar power requires very little maintenance.

Solar Energy gels well with other energy sources:

One fact about solar is that it is possible to convert the sun's power into other forms of power which then can be employed for future use. Technology including innovations in battery storage has made possible use of integrating this form of power with other sources of energy together to generate electricity. This is very advantageous particularly when it is difficult to capture sunlight due to weather conditions or at night. The mechanisms do not stop when the sun is not available. Similarly, when the sun shines, the process can maximized its use of solar power thereby maximizing savings as well.


G Smith is a writer and business owner who specializes in natural solutions for modern day challenges. His blog at Facts About Solar Energy, provides a practical guide and DIY plans on how to make solar energy a feasible part of our daily power needs.