Did you know that it takes approximately 8 minutes for the sun’s rays to reach Earth?
But the sun does so much more than just provide light during the day — each particle of sunlight that makes it to Earth contains energy that powers our planet.
It is responsible for all of our weather systems and energy sources — and even just an hour of solar radiation provides enough energy to meet a year’s worth of our power needs.
But where does all of this energy come from?
To put it simply, our sun is basically a giant nuclear reactor.
Nuclear fusion reactions in the sun’s core produce enormous amounts of energy.
This energy radiates outward in the form of light and heat.
When it reaches the Earth’s surface, it can be turned into usable energy using solar thermal collectors or photovoltaics — A.K.A solar panels!
Even though solar energy only makes up a small percentage of global energy use, the increasing affordability of solar panel technology means that more people around the globe can cash in on those rays ;)
Solar is a powerful, renewable energy source — and if you ask us, it’s the key to saving our planet.
So if you’re thinking about investing in a ‘bright’ future, just reply to this email or give us a call!