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Solar power is arguably the longest recognised source of renewable energy in the history of the world. It is a fact that living things could not exist on the earth without light and heat from the sun. Many ancient cultures worshipped the sun as a God and knew that their existence depended on this mighty burning star though not quite understanding why. It is the works of extraordinary scientists as early as Pythagoras and Aristotle, followed by Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton to which we owe much of our understanding of the sun.
The position of the Earth 149 million kilometres from the sun ensures that it is close enough to benefit from the sun's heat and light without burning and far away enough so as not to freeze. From the beginning of time, humans have learned to develop ways of both protecting themselves from and also exploiting the powerful heat and light of the sun.
An early example of this utilisation of the suns power would be in shelter location. Houses were built into the side of hills so as to soak up heat energy during the day and release it at night. The Romans also spotted the power of the sun. They were the first to use glass windows in houses to trap heat from the sun. They were also the original pioneers of glass houses for growing plants.
Modern day science has allowed us to examine the output of energy from the sun. Scientists know that the sun provides far more energy than the entire population of the earth uses every day. In fewer than 3 days the energy from the sun that reaches the earth exceeds the energy total produced by fossil fuels. When the sun is directly overhead, 1 acre of land receives 4000 horsepower of energy. These are remarkable statistics.
As our knowledge of the sun and solar energy advance it is clear to see why solar power has become the fastest area of renewable energy research and development. Solar power can be the power source of the future.
Eddie Connolly Builders are solar power installers in Tipperary. We also create renewable energy solutions for your home.
