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How Solar Energy Helps the Environment

HOW SOLAR ENERGY HELPS THE ENVIRONMENT HOW SOLAR ENERGY WORKS 2) The electricity is converted from direct current to alternating current Net metering will take unused energy and sell it 1) Solar panels convert the sun's energy into electricity 3) The electricity can then be used for most household needs ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS On average, every megawatt-hour of electricity generated through a solar PV panel avoids more than 1,300 lbs of carbon dioxide (CO2) THAT'S THE EQUIVALENT OF. 66.4 gallons of gasoline consumed 633 pounds of coal burned 1.4 barrels of oil consumed 24.6 propane cylinders used THE DANGERS OF CO2 Carbon dioxide controls the Earth's temperature and industrial activity is responsible for the ever increasing levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Global warming is a direct result of this increase in CO2. daisyenergy.a Sources: http://www.nasa.gov/topics/earth/features/co2-temperature.html http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-resources/calculator.html http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_energy/our-energy-choices/renewable-energy/how-solar-energy-works.html https://elpc.org/solarfaq#2

How Solar Energy Helps the Environment

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Solar energy helps the environment by reducing CO2 emissions which cause the Earth's temperature to rise. A rising temperature means global warming. This infographic takes a look at the impact solar e...

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