http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2017/04/14/tesla-solar-batteries-hawaii-kauai.cnnmoney/index.html
As shown in this video, solar panels are turning into an invaluable asset for Hawaii. With more of its potential being realized, more areas are utilizing the benefits of solar panels to provide energy.
Thoughts on where you see the usage of solar panel go in the near future? Will it keep increasing? Or do you think it will decrease due to the current administration's lack of emphasis on climate change and other environmental issues?
I think solar panels will become more prevalent in homes. I think that solar panels are too expensive but when the overall price goes down, the solar panel will allow people to save money on electricity and it will help reduce our carbon footprint.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! I know people who use solar energy to power their houses at night. I think there should be more projects like these, not only in the United States, but in sub-Saharan Africa where the sun shines all year round, but there are frequent power shortages. Finding a way to harness solar energy could provide a permanent and sustainable solution, while creating new jobs.
ReplyDeleteI do think there will be a push towards more sustainable forms of energy no matter who the administration is, because the entire world is moving in that direction.
I think solar energy is definitely on the rise. Right down the street from where I live, my neighbors have covered their roof in panels. People who take advantage of technology slowly earn back their initial investment (the cost of installing the panels) by reductions in costs of their electricity bill, but they also often end up giving energy back to the grid. When this happens, electric companies pay them for their contribution. If everyone took advantage of this, I think there would be a significant impact on the economy and the environment.
ReplyDeleteEspecially with the dirty coal that is being produced and rising co2 emissions, the need for renewable and solar energy is a big problem we need to face. There needs to be a larger emphasis on cleaner energy, but like people have said, the price of solar panels must be reduced if people are going to consider making the change.
ReplyDeleteSolar panels are definitely becoming a more viable options. Many companies offer programs that allow you to rent solar panels rather than buying them outright. Furthermore, installing solar panels on a home can also be profitable as they often produce more energy than a house needs.
ReplyDeleteI think Solar panels are feasible and applicable in daily life and households. I agree with Brad's idea of solar panel being a clean energy is very eco-friendly. This just reminds me of China's smug. I think the Chinese government should largely promote solar panel usage. Since some people mention that the price of such energy is kind of expensive, if the government can compensate people at some point, it will definitely help the spreading of the usage of solar panel. The Chinese government is right now providing similar compensations for some energy-saving electronic supplies and cars, if they can do similar thing on solar energy, the smug will be better in the future.
ReplyDeleteIt makes total sense to make use of the abundance of sunshine that Hawaii (along with many other countries and cities) has. It's happening on a much smaller scale in Zimbabwe (my home country), with individual households investing in their own solar panels. But I hope to see them taking advantage of the great climate sooner rather than later. So many people would benefit from it.
ReplyDeleteI have family in Los Angeles and the a good amount of houses in their neighborhood use Solar Panels. I think they would be a more popular option around the world if they were less costly to purchase and install. If a company decided to invest in affordable solar panels, we could reduce our carbon footprint as a whole.
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