HOW CAN SOLAR POWER HELP SUSTAINABILITY?
- Solar Power is renewable.
- Solar Power produces very little waste.
- Solar Power is very cost effective in the long run.
- Solar Power panels can be recycled.
Miami University of Oxford OH’s website titled What is Solar Power states “Over its 35-year expected life, a 10 kW system will provide CO2 reduction equivalent to planting 1450 trees. In comparison to a coal fired power plant, a 10 kW system will prevent emissions of 960,000 lbs carbon dioxide, 4,200 lbs sulfur dioxide, and 1,400 lbs nitrogen oxides. It will
produce 575,000 kilowatt hours of electricity, as much as would be generated
by burning 583,000 lbs coal.” ("How PV Cells Work", n.d.)
produce 575,000 kilowatt hours of electricity, as much as would be generated
by burning 583,000 lbs coal.” ("How PV Cells Work", n.d.)