Facts About Solar Energy

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Solar Energy is a renewable resource that doesn’t just save you money on that monthly electric bill, but benefits the entire planet we live on. Solar power is often looked over because it is not yet widely used on residential homes, although it has been used around the world for years. In this article are some quick solar facts that may help you understand the idea behind solar power.

1. Solar energy is a renewable resource (it may go away at night, but we will always have it.)
2. Solar energy will not pollute our air with carbon dioxide and other harmful greenhouse gases and bad emissions.
3. Solar energy can be used to heat water, dry clothes, heat swimming pools, power attic fans, power small appliances, produce light for both indoors and outdoors, and even to power cars, among other things.