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The Benefits of Solar Energy Use
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1.0 Project SummaryIn the recent past, climate change has become a point of focus for every major sector of the world. 2016 is anticipated to be the first year that global Carbon (IV) oxide levels are expected to stay above 400 ppm for the entire year. The greenhouse effect of carbon (IV) makes this a worrying trend. CO2 exists naturally and is essential to the ecosystem balance. However, it has a blanket effect that prevents heat from the sun from getting radiated into the external layers of the atmospheres. (project, 2016)This results in constant rising of global temperatures and the ultimate results are catastrophic such as the melting of ice in polar extremities and rising of coastlands. The chief reason for this phenomenon is the aggravated use of petroleum-based fuels. Scientists agree that global use of petroleum-based fuels is well past the recommended overall value is the global temperature is to be kept below the 2oC recommended in the Paris UN convention for climate change. (“Air Quality Index (AQI) Basics”, 2016)
So far, Petroleum has been the driving force to global growth. The economic vitality of energy for production has to be maintained. However, this has to be done consciously with the knowledge that ecosystems are reliant on one another and therefore the collapse of one is likely to lead on the diminishing of the others. Sustainability, therefore, demands that investments on energy be shifted towards cleaner energy.

Solar energy is among the best solutions to this dilemma. Solar energy clean is not only, but it is also renewable and available in quantities that are unlikely to be depleted. A shift to solar energy emphasis will be vital to global growth.
Despite the immense potential of solar power use, the sector has been entirely under-researched and underutilized. The has been a change in the dynamics. Currently, there is approximately 250000 Megawatts production of solar power generation. This is a drastic rise from about 20000 megawatts in 2007. In the US, solar energy generation is about 2GW which represents a gradual growth over the past years. (“Solar – IER”, 2016) Despite this, there is still an immense potential that has not been used. The earth receives an approximate value of 174000 terawatts of solar energy. Sunlight may be converted into energy directly by the use of photovoltaic or indirectly by the use of concentrated solar panels. Current technology projections show that current solar panels are only able to convert about 40% of their out capacity. This means that if the investment is concentrated on solar energy, this area could harness the immense potential for the world. There are very many advantages associated with the use of solar energy.
This research article will investigate the benefits of solar power generation and use in comparison to other energy sources.
2.0 IntroductionSo far, Petroleum has been the driving force to global growth. The economic vitality of energy for production has to be maintained. However, this has to be done consciously with the knowledge that ecosystems are reliant on one another and therefore the collapse of one is likely to lead on the diminishing of the others. Sustainability, therefore, demands that investments on energy be shifted towards cleaner energy. Solar energy is among the best solutions to this dilemma. Solar energy clean is not only, but it is also renewable and available in quantities that are unlikely to be depleted. A shift to solar energy emphasis will be vital to global growth.
The chief advantage of using solar energy is that it is clean energy. Solar panels emit no harmful material apart from that which may result from the inbuilt materials. This means that the use of solar will solve the challenges of pollution and unsustainability that are challenging civilization. Consequently, there will be less money used for conservation and mitigation measures increasing economic viability of production. (“Solar – IER”, 2016)
In fact, solar energy is very cheap compared to other energy. The chief reason for the underinvestment in this area has been fear of the initial investment. The initial purchase of the solar energy is the only cost that is incurred in solar power generation. Manufacturers have had limited knowledge because of the limited scholarly investment in this field. The cost of solar panels has therefore been on the higher end and unachievable in developing markets such as Africa. However, big technology firms are investing in this field and therefore the cost of the panels is becoming friendlier. (“Solar Research | NREL”, 2016)As a result, this is becoming the most important energy source. Once manufacturers, the solar panels are placed on roofs. This reduces the maintenance cost into main ways. First of all, when they are put on top of other buildings especially for small scale use, it means that they do not need additional generation plants the second advantage of laying the panels is that they do not have any moving parts. This reduces the maintenance costs significantly and increases durability.
When firms run on solar, they are therefore in an advantaged position because the resources that are saved can be put into other development projects. In fact, the investment in solar energy will reduce the costs twice. Apart from the obvious reduction in fuel and maintenance costs, the use of clean energy will lessen the need for investment in environmental sustainability departments. Sanitation and environmental agencies are common in modern institutions. These departments consume a lot of resources on research as well as personnel salaries. This amount of money can be diverted towards investments in solar. In the last summit on climate change held in Paris as well as other meetings, there has been the insistence on creating avenues where countries which lead in green production get rewarded for their efforts. Many governments have established modes of rewarding companies that are investing in solar power or are concentrating on clean energy use.
This means that if a firm is producing solar energy components or targeting to use solar energy in its production, it has a great chance at receiving grants to accomplish such objectives. Since solar energy use is a unitary investment, the utilization of such advantages will eliminate any additional costs to firms. In addition to this, such firms can apply remuneration from the government for the conservation efforts. The immense potential is another benefit of solar power use. The generation of solar power does not affect the quality of sunlight that is received in the adjacent areas. When contrasted with other energy sources, this quality is beneficial to residents around the firm. For example, the generation of HEP, which is the largest source of electric power in the world, has various disadvantages. First of all, as with many sources of power, its generation requires a considerable amount of petroleum-based fuel. Its use, therefore, contributes to carbon emissions. (“Solar Research | NREL”, 2016)Additionally, the generations plants are considerably noisy and therefore a nuisance to individuals living in the neighborhood. The moving turbines are very expensive to maintain and require requiring replacement. Besides, unlike these sources, solar energy that is generated at the point of use does not require transmission. This eliminates the need for wires, poles, pipelines and in other energy sources the need for tankers which generate more pollution while on transit.
Besides, solar energy is reliable. Unlike HEP reliance which is afflicted by power tripping and outages. As long as there is the sun, a solar firm user is assured of clean energy. This makes other productions more profitable because they are more easily scheduled. Better production ensures clients are happy and increases social relations. The quality of life is also improved by the installment of solar because clients can have life enhancing technologies such as refrigerators. This makes the energy suitable for areas where consistency is vital. Top of these areas include hospitals and security firms. However, even production industries, consistency can help increase the production significantly and therefore increase profits. Solar power is especially beneficial in areas where power gridlines are not accessible. Such sources of power could be very beneficial to developing economies such as Africa and South America where electricity is still a scarce resource.
This is also various downsides to using solar power. Among its disadvantages is the high initial investment cost. This has been a major disadvantage discouragement to investment in this sector. In many areas, poor citizens who have no access to grid electricity can not be able to gather the total initial investment at a go. Although there is limited pollution after installation, there is some pollution during the production and transportation of the panels.
The greatest challenge, however, is the dependency on natural circumstances. In regions that fall either in the northern or southern hemisphere especially those in the extremes, the number of sun hours in a day vary significantly. In tropical regions, solar hours are relatively uniform. However, the areas are prone to sporadic rainy days which mean that the number of sun hours can not be anticipated. This can make the power unreliable. However, with the increase in technology, methods of saving the power for future use are increasing. Even the use of simple lead batteries can allow households to ensure a constant power source for a long time. For large scale production, the amount of land needed for substantial production is quite substantial. This can discourage investment with the current appreciation in real estate and limitedness of the land resource.3.0 Rationale and Significance
Despite the immense potential of solar power use, the sector has been entirely under-researched and underutilized. The has been a change in the dynamics. Currently, there is approximately 250000 Megawatts production of solar power generation. This is a drastic rise from about 20000 megawatts in 2007. In the US, solar energy generation is about 2GW which represents a gradual growth over the past years. (“Solar – IER”, 2016) Despite this, there is still an immense potential that has not been used. The earth receives an approximate value of 174000 terawatts of solar energy. Sunlight may be converted into energy directly by the use of photovoltaic or indirectly by the use of concentrated solar panels. Current technology projections solar show that current solar panels are only able to convert about 40% of their out capacity. This means that if the investment is concentrated on solar energy, this area could harness the immense potential for the world. There are very many advantages associated with the use of solar energy.
The relevance of this paper is therefore to identify the chief reasons why solar energy has not been utilized further. It will also delve into measures that can be taken to improve shift into other energy source energy. By doing this, this paper will encourage a contribution to organized efforts that increase the awareness towards the benefits of using solar energy. For example, it will establish means that can be used to consolidate financial resources towards this venture. When many groups come together to support a venture, the can pool resources together thus easing the burden that any individual team has to incur. Consolidation of resource benefits industry in various ways. The primary benefit is the enabling of technological research advancements. Large firms can make big research centers that can identify methods of reducing photovoltaic cells production costs and increase their efficiency.Plan of the work:

4.0 Scope
The scope of this study will include investigation of a wide range of data concerning renewable use. Data on results of using other energy sources will also be investigated to determine the efficacy of using solar energy. Among the data to be collected will be;
The cost of manufacturing solar panels.
The materials used for the solar panels.
The efficacy of one solar panel.
The potential for improvement in the field.
A total amount of emissions from manufacturing and use of solar panels.
A number of emissions from other sources such petroleum.
5.0 MethodsThe methods to be used will be:
Literature research
Survey: –
Interviews
Questionnaires
6.0 Facilities and equipment
Stationary for note taking and recording
Recorder
Online library access.
Statistical analyze software Conclusion
7.0 ConclusionThere are numerous such research institutes across the globe such as the Center for Solar Energy Research in the US, National Institute of Solar Energy in India and the Interdisciplinary Centre for Energy Research. The global rise in research centers is responsible for the rise in appreciation and use of solar energy. (“The Future of Solar Energy”, 2016) Countries that have institutions specifically geared towards the generation of renewable energy have experienced more growth in this area and therefore are on the forefront towards green productivity levels. The benefits of using solar energy far outrun the challenges. Primarily, its use helps in averting pollution and thus increased chances of sustainability. It is also cheaper can help poor communities increase their quality of life. This is an area that still has immense unharnessed potential and investment towards this are can be considered safe.

8.0 Appendices
Tasks Breakdown
Activities
Responsible Week 1 Week 2
‘17 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6
Literature Review Economic Analyst Administration of Questionnaire Government Authority Interviews Car Park Finance Department Report compiling Car Park management
Budget
Expenditure Cost Quantity Total
Stationary 200 3 600
Postage 5 20 100
Software 20 1 20
Library fee 60 1 60
Consultation 100 1 100
Recorder 50 1 50
Total 930

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