If we are honest, we would have to say no. Let’s get on with this together and make this planet a better place to live.
Solar power does not produce any air pollution or smog, which can help to improve air quality and reduce respiratory illnesses.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has warned that global temperatures could rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century. This is the level at which scientists believe there will be irreversible consequences for the planet.
The world’s ice caps and glaciers are melting at an alarming rate. This is causing sea levels to rise, which is threatening coastal communities around the world.
More extreme weather events such as heat waves, droughts, floods, and wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense. These events are causing widespread damage and displacement.
Climate change is harming ecosystems and causing species extinction. This is threatening biodiversity and the health of the planet.
These are some of the excuses as to why we have never taken ownership of our environment:
“The technology is too expensive”
“The government should be doing this…not us”
“I’m probably not going to make any difference anyway”
“Its all fine, we don’t need to do anything”
Nobody on the planet can deny the fact that we are seeing some of the most drastic adverse weather patterns. When we look after the environment and reduce CO2 the scientists tell us that the weather patterns will settle down. We all have the power to make a change, so let’s do it.
Solar power helps to reduce (and irradicate) the UK’s reliance on imported fossil fuels (which are often associated with environmental and health issues) Solar power can be generated locally in our towns and villages by people like you and me which can help reduce the UK’s carbon footprint and energy security, as well as destress the already over-stressed grid. As the years advance and more electric cars go onto our roads, all of these will need to be charged, putting extreme stress on our grid system leading to more power outages. Being a low cost power producer with your own solar array, in your own village is the key.
Homes with solar panels and battery infrastructure are often more attractive to buyers, and they can command a higher price. This is because buyers recognize the value of having access to clean, renewable energy and the potential savings on energy costs.
Microgeneration of your own energy using solar and batteries can significantly reduce or even eliminate your electricity bills. This is because they generate electricity directly from the sun, which is totally free, and in massive abundance.
Any excess power that you produce and don’t use can either be stored for your own later use or sold back to the national grid, allowing you to make money on the energy you produce.
