SOLAR ENERGY

The sun produces a tremendous amount of energy. Every second, more than 4 million metric tons of hydrogen is converted into helium. But even at this rate, the sun will continue producing solar energy for another 5 billion years! As a result, solar energy is considered the ultimate renewable energy... To get technical, solar energy is the radiant energy that the sun produces. This is the result of a process called nuclear fusion - the joining of smaller atoms to form a larger atom... And even more importantly, the technology exists today that makes it possible for individual home owners to make use of this endless source of energy. Unlike other types of energy that require significant capital in order to capture and prepare the energy before being ready for homeowners to use, solar energy is very economical for small scale, individual home use. And solar technology is getting more efficient and affordable every day!