The use of solar energy in the Caribbean is at the pinnacle as an initiative to lower energy consumption. It also works as resilience against climate change and severe storms. The Caribbean’s sunny weather, tropical climate, and proximity to the equator lead to long sunny days.
The rising cost of fuel and other resources heightens the price of traditional sources of electricity not just in the Caribbean but across the world. Thus, continuous attempts are made by businesses and authorities to focus on photovoltaics to lower their energy costs.
Are you keen to know the basics of solar energy and its benefits? Read below how solar energy has the potential to transform our lives to a full extent with sustainable living.
Meaning & History of Solar Energy
Solar cells capture the sun’s light (photons) and convert it to electricity (voltage). This process is known as photovoltaic. It can be used to power businesses, cars, homes, calculators, and other appliances.
Traversing the history of solar energy, solar cell technology got pioneered during the industrial revolution. In 1839, Alexandre Edmond Becquerellar explained the concept of the photovoltaic effect and its ability to convert solar energy into electricity.
Albert Einstein also took a deep interest in this subject and explored the effect of photoelectric, for which he won a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921. This theory helped the world understand how light produces energy.
How Does a Solar Panel Work?
The light particles from the sun are restored/captured by solar cells in a solar panel; then, they are turned into electricity and added to the energy grid. Not many know this fact that multiple solar panels are wired together to develop a solar array. More panels, when placed together, can generate electricity at its maximum efficiency.
Types of Solar Power Plant
Solar Power (energy) Plant can be classified into three different types that are:
- Utility-Scale
- Commercial
- Residential
What are the Advantages of Solar Energy?
- Eco-friendly
- Cost-effective
- Profitable
- Domestic Energy
- Sustainable
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