Solar energy is presented as a new industry that is developing rapidly and there are a lot of interesting facts about the solar panels that will lead you to get the best view. Did you know that they actually existed for many decades?

Main points of the article: 

-The sun is an inexhaustible source of energy. 
-The cost of solar energy has declined 99% since 1977.
-The solar energy is cheaper than fossil fuels.
-The construction solar energy have strength of more than 40 years.
-More than 60% of the energy demand in Greece is covered by RES.
-Solar energy is the fastest source of energy that can be used.

The energy consumption from non-renewable sources such as oil or natural gas has increased to an alarming extent. The result has meant over the last few years, global alarm.

The need for energy from renewable sources such as solar, wind and geothermal are no longer evident. Many governments of countries, including Greece, have started to communicate the message of "green energy".

Although the use of energy from renewable sources has been around for many decades, just a few years ago began to have a first contact. This had as a result the industry is considered to be a new and rapidly growing.

Let's look at six interesting facts about photovoltaics that will make you understand better and to become aware of the great value.

1. Solar energy is the most abundant energy source on earth

The sun is an inexhaustible source of energy. There is enough energy that falls on earth and it can meet the energy needs of the whole of humanity.

Take into consideration how the sun is from the earth of over 147 million kilometers. And yet the sunlight to reach the earth is going through all this distance in just ten minutes.

If taken seriously and used correctly, the humanity, I would never again other non-renewable sources of energy to power the needs of the.

In fact, as well as increasing the use of solar energy, the earth gradually becomes a more sustainable place to live.

2. The cost of solar energy has declined 99% since 1977

To anyone who we have mentioned in the same sentence in the year 1977 and solar energy, has been amazed by how many years before it existed.

The truth is that the use of solar energy goes back even further. The first solar cell was created in 1941 by the American engineer Russell Shoemaker Ohl (1898 – 1987). The first modern solar cell was created in 1954 by Bell Laboratories.  

In 1977, the cost per watt for a simple solar cell was $77, with the same cost range now at $0.25.

The oil crisis of the 1970s revealed the delicate nature of fossil fuels as a source of energy for the world. Therefore, the research on alternative renewable energy technology such as solar and wind gained momentum.

3. The solar energy is cheaper than fossil fuels

Apart from solar, natural gas is also an alternative that more and more people consider.

Μάλιστα, στην πόλη που εδρεύει η εταιρεία μας ΙΩΝΙΚΗ Renewables, την Ξάνθη, έχουν αρχίσει το τελευταίο διάστημα να τοποθετούνται οι αγωγοί του φυσικού αεριού.

Certainly it is an economical solution but is not economical of solar energy. Also the solar energy does not destroy the environment.

Solar energy is recognized as the future of alternative energy sources. Non-polluting and helps combat the greenhouse effect on global climate created by the use of fossil fuels.

The price per kWh for natural gas amounts to €0,09 – €0,10. Solar energy is €0,055, i.e. approximately in half.

4. The construction of solar energy can withstand over 40 years

We have mentioned many times in the articles that the lifetime of a pv system is 25 years.

This stems mainly from the contract that is signed and has a duration of 25 years and by the fact that these years, the solar panels are more efficient.

This does not mean that at the end of 25 years, the photovoltaic installations is to... a piece of junk.

Equal, equal panels can bear 40 or even 50 years, and to renew a contract, with the result that a pv installation is of even greater value.

In fact, the current growth rate of the pv and the continuous reduction of the price in the future, the panels may be replaced with more efficient at very affordable prices.

5. Over 60% of the energy demand is covered by renewable energy in Greece

Who would have known and would have thought that our country could become a pioneer in so serious a matter as this energy.

We had mentioned in our previous article that Greece managed to turn into an energy miracle in Europe in 2021, breaking one record after another.

In September 2020, renewable energy sources accounted for 51% of the total energy demand in Greece, and in May of 2021, the rate jumped to 63%.

From 63%, the largest percentage, 69%, was covered by wind energy which an investment is still accurate for the simple world and is currently exploited by large companies. However, 26% came from solar energy and as households and businesses continue to install solar panels, this percentage will increase. Finally, 5% came from other renewable energy sources.

6. Solar energy is the fastest source of energy that can be used

2017, the devastating hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico and the scale of the disaster shocked the whole of humanitywith almost 3,000 people lose their lives.

The island was left without water, telephone and electricity, a real disaster.

Within a few weeks, Tesla has managed to install the first network of solar energy in Puerto Rico. Specifically, the hospital del Nino, which was completely independent of energy. At the same time the greater part of the island remained without power.

No source of electrical power may not be built or repaired as quickly as the solar.

Conclusion: No residence or business without pv

The above data for the photovoltaic unravel to the fullest extent of the mystery of the rapid growth of pv. Even though it's been a strong crisis in 2011, and many have spoken about the end.

With the new energy crisis is at our doorstep, more and more people will turn to solar energy. For the first time, it appears that these actions will not burden the already stressed environment.

Within a few years, solar energy has turned from a niche product to an unstoppable force and will not be at all unlikely if in the future there will not be any residence or business without pv.

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