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Solar power is a key component of energy independence and clean energy because of two key facts about solar energy... First, the sun is a limitless and completely free natural resource available to everyone on Earth. Second, in one hour the Sun supplies the Earth with enough energy for an entire year. Solar energy is harnessed by the use of solar cells, also known as Photovoltaic cells. Solar Photovoltaic Technologies can be used in many products. The more solar technology is integrated into our lives the less reliant on fossil fuels we will be. Investment in solar research must continue. While research on solar power is vast, it is still in its infancy. The expense of solar technology is a major hurdle. Additionally, more research is needed to help store the energy of solar cells.

Solar Panels harness sunlight and convert it to energy to be used to heat homes and cities. There are wide arrays of companies that sell them at affordable prices. In fact, within the past month a privately held solar technology company, Nanosolar, found a way to produce solar cells 100 times thinner and a 100 times faster. This is an great step towards truly affordable solar technology.

Solar lights provide a way to create light without having to plug in lamps. They use the solar cells, which creates the energy that runs the lamps. While there are many outdoor lamps, indoor lamps are less available.

Solar furnaces are similar to standard furnaces in size and shape, except they are powered by the sun. They are available and usually are price competitive, but the panels must be installed, making it less affordable. There are innovations in solar furnaces that are not for your home. Structures like one in France can be used to create huge amounts of energy.

Solar Towers may be a big step forward into creating abundant and affordable energy. These large structures are being tested in countries all over the world. From the current research available they are affordable and with more development it can have an impact on the global energy concern.

As research progresses the more solar power energy will become more affordable. Green power technology advances daily and so does affordability of products. Solar technology is amazing and one can now create solar power for your home. There are many easy ways to incorporate solar into your life.

There are some drawbacks to solar power energy. The biggest problem faced with solar power energy is affordability. While sunlight may be free, the conversion of it is not. One can save money by converting some items in their household to solar technology. In order to convert the entire house to solar power it takes a significant investment. Another point is that solar cannot be used as the only source of energy. It must be combined with other energy sources. The sun is a free natural resource, but at night the sun does not shine. It is also a problem in geographical locations where there is less sunlight. At night in these areas, little energy is produced.

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