Reasons solar power provides a cleaner future

Current global oil supplies will only last another 41 years. Experts from BP claim it will be more like 53.3 years. Either way, fossil fuels like oil will run out and nations will need to find alternative sources of energy.

Fossil fuels are limited resources

Thanks to its availability, battles over who controls or owns renewable resources (like sun and wind) are, at least for now, less likely – unlike with fossil fuels. In fact, having a neighborhood powered by community solar array is not only possible, it’s happening right now with community solar gardens popping up across the country.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates the U.S. has enough natural gas to last 84 years while oil is estimated to last between 40 and 50 years. The World Coal Association gives coal 110 years at current production rates. These numbers may fluctuate as nations find new sources of fossil fuels.

Solar and other forms of renewable energy will be around for billions of years until the Earth faces its demise.

New sources of fossil fuels are becoming harder to find. Innovative extraction methods including thermal, gas and chemical note that these methods lead to serious environmental threats. In addition, these methods, while more enhanced and effective are also more expensive.

Storage plus solar is greener and cleaner

Electricity generated by fossil fuel power plants is available day and night, whether the sun is shining or the wind is blowing. While it is a reliable and constant source of energy, an aging and increasingly strained distribution network paired with more volatile weather patterns, is leading to more power outages.

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The sun is not always shining. Storms, nighttime, shade from trees or buildings, means solar panels are not generating electricity 24/7. However, advances in battery technology are making battery-backed solar systems a reality. With systems like these, solar energy will be accessible whether the sun is shining or not.

Risks posed by solar mostly include threats to biodiversity. Birds and insects may confuse the shining dark surfaces of a solar panel with water surfaces. Insects may end up laying their eggs on the panels, while birds end up hurt or dead as they crash into panels.

Fossil fuel power plants emit pollution into the air and water. These emissions harm community health, especially in the disadvantaged neighborhoods that are near power plants.

Improved public health

The air and water pollution by coal is linked with breathing problems, and a host of other serious problems.

Solar energy require no water to operate anddo not pollute water resources. Fossil fuels can have an influence on coal mining pollute sources of drinking water, and all thermal power plants. Coal power plants, require water for cooling. Total water consumption and withdrawal would decrease significantly in a future with high renewables.

Solar and other forms of renewable energy generate electricity without polluting the environment. Thanks to the lack of harmful emissions, there are minimal impacts on public health and safety.

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