Renewable energy and solar

Driven by an earth damaged by fossil fuel production, solar energy presents many energy advantages. Not only is solar by far the best choice for the environment, but it is also becoming a very wise financial investment. Plus, there are other advantages such as silent operation.  The percentage of installed solar energy grew 418% from 2010-2014, more than quadrupling capacity in only four years. That’s an enormous increase and fortunately, this rapid growth continues today. In truth, we have little choice but to adopt renewable energy sources because fossil fuels will be exhausted in another fifty or sixty years. PV solar energy is the only form of electricity that doesn’t require any moving parts making the system operate silently. Solar is also non-polluting, extremely reliable, and the costs are falling so much that the average home or business owner must consider solar as a real energy option.

Some interesting solar facts
 

The history of solar power dates back to prehistoric times and while not widely used until the 21st century, Leonardo Da Vinci actually thought of using solar energy to heat water for industrial use way back in the 15th century. Three centuries later, inventors began getting serious about applying the sun’s power to help power activities on earth. It takes about nine minutes for the sun to reach the earth, even though we’re 90 million miles away. Ancient Greeks constructed their homes to gather the most sunlight during the coldest months of the year.  In the history of our world, Socrates was the most prominent member of society who lobbied for solar architecture.  His passion and belief concerning building with the sun as the most important factor were so serious, he taught classes on the subject. Throughout Greece, there is definite proof that people respected Socrates’ advice. The city of Olynthus in the northern part of Greece was the first ancient Greek solar city. Every street was designed so that every home faced south, which took advantage of the sun’s power.  

Nellis Air Force base in Nevada saves $83,000 every month because of their 14MW solar array.
Taking up over 140 acres of space, the system has 70,000 panels and provides power for more than 12,000 military personnel and civilians.  Just this summer it was announced that there will be another solar plant built at Nellis, with installation to be underway during 2015.

There has never been a better time to install a solar energy system!

Solar power is here to stay, and the sooner you explore how much you can save, the sooner you can enjoy the benefits of residential solar power. Go to HahaSmart.com and try our price checker tool. It tells you how much solar power you need, and how much you can save.

Please visit our solar blog to find out more about the benefits of going solar.