RENEWABLE ENERGY
The Sun
Never Sets for
Solar Power
Low maintenance , high energy : solar power is supporting the planet in a lot of different ways … here ’ s how
WRITTEN BY : HELEN ADAMS
Solar energy , the renewable energy source which mimics photosynthesis by converting sunlight into electricity , is abundant but still not widely used .
Yet , as an increasing number of businesses commit to sustainable development goals , more solar farms are popping up , and homeowners are stamping panels onto their roofs . In addition , it ’ s estimated that fossil fuels will be entirely depleted by 2060 , so an eventual shift to renewable energy is inevitable .
The positive outcomes of solar power are well known :
• Solar panels do not contribute to climate change as fossil fuels do
• After the initial investment , they eventually pay for themselves
• Most importantly , solar power is endless
56 July 2021