The benefits of turning to solar cells

In recent years the world has increased its focus on turning to a more eco friendly approach, this is due to both government enforcements and a general realisation of the need to take care of the planet. More and more people have turned to solar cells for their electricity supply, both household and in industry.
There are numerous benefits of using solar cells to generate your power, the most obvious being that fact that it can be generated for free, as using energy given off from the sun does not cost anything. Solar cells are also a great solution in areas where there is not mains electricity. A further efficient benefit of using solar cells is that they are non-polluting and work silently. The maintenance of solar cells is also very minimal when compared to other renewable energy sources such as wind turbines or water power supply.
Despite these facts the world’s dependency on fossil fuels is still very high. Using fossil fuels to produce energy give off large amounts CO2 gases which are a main contributor to global warming. It is for this reason that large amounts of research and development, mainly funded by the government, have been put into the advancement of solar cells and the provision of solar energy.
Solar cells are combined together to create what is known as a solar panel. Solar panels work by capturing the suns energy using photovoltaic cells. There is no direct requirement of direct sunlight, as they can generate electricity even if the weather is slightly cloudy. The solar cells convert the sunlight that they consume and turn it directly into electricity.
Solar cells, and generally solar power, have a great deal of potential in future energy supply and production and it is looking very much like it will be a lead player in years to come.
JPR Electronics stock a variety of solar cells and solar panels, including solar educational kits, ideal for any beginners in the transition into a more eco friendly energy supply. The range of solar products at JPR Electronics varies from low cost miniature solar modules, to weatherproof solar panels – ideal for low voltage battery charging and outdoor lighting applications, and solar ventilators designed for marine and caravan use.
For more information on all of the solar cells at JPR Electronics please browse our website or get in contact if you need specific product information. Email us at [email protected] or give us a call on 01582 470000.