Why are fossil fuels more widely used than solar energy?

Source: University of Arkansas blog of sustainability. Fossil fuels, including coal, petroleum, and natural gas, are the go-to boogeyman of the green movement. They are known for their huge amount of greenhouse gases when burned for energy. Leading to our dangerously changing climate. Besides that, the methods used to access these fuel sources (which are

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Facts about solar!

The solar energy industry is growing at a very fast pace here in the United States. In 2020, it had a growth of 37% in the country and the government is expecting it to increase by 42% between 2021 and 2025 (Fun fact: 3,060,407 is the total of solar energy systems installed in the US).

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How does solar work?

The sunlight that strikes the planet’s surface in an hour and a half is enough to handle the entire world’s energy consumption for a year!  If you’re wondering how solar energy is converted into electricity, you are in the right place!  Solar technologies convert sunlight into electricity through photovoltaic (PV) panels or mirrors that concentrate

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