Environmental Benefits of Solar

The Conservation of Fossil Fuels

The conservation of fossil fuels is a simple, but very important benefit that results from the use of photovoltaic (PV) solar power. As more and more businesses, homeowners and governments move to renewable energies such as solar, we conserve fossil fuels and other natural resources that are quickly diminishing. With the expansion of our global economy and rapid growth in highly populated countries, the demand for energy is increasing at an unprecedented rate. Conserving natural resources has never been more important.

Reduction of Air Pollution

The use of PV solar systems decreases the amount of local air pollution. Around the world, a decrease in the amount of kerosene used for lighting results in a corresponding reduction in the amount of local pollution produced. Globally, rural electrification using PV solar also decreases the amount of electricity needed from small diesel generators. There are major environmental impacts attributed to electricity generation from non-renewable fuels. Emissions of atmospheric pollutants (particulates, Sulfur Dioxide (SOx), Nitrogen Oxide (NOx), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), and others) have a serious impact on public health, our water and crops. Additionally, these pollutants negatively impact many delicate ecosystems including forests, fisheries and wetlands.