Consumer Feedback on Solar Systems & Net Metering in Pakistan
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Solar power is a good resource that produces clean energy and guarantees a sustainable future. The world's 40% of energy-related GHG emission is due to fossil fuel burning.
In Pakistan, electricity is generated through thermal, hydro, and renewable energy sources at a rate of 25%, 5.4%, and 6.5%, respectively. Although Pakistan’s share in GHG emissions is only 0.9%, the country is shifting to renewable energy to attain a sustainable future.
Solar energy is generated by utilizing the sunlight and converting the light energy into heat or electricity. Today, solar power systems are readily available to home and business owners to encourage the production and use of clean energy.
This article will focus on some extraordinary benefits of solar power and highlight its importance for commercial and residential use.
Let’s get started.
The world's atmosphere has been destroyed by CO2 emissions already. Due to the continuous emission of GHG into the air, the ozone layer is depleting, causing harmful solar radiation to strike the earth. The primary agent that destroys the ozone layer is carbon-dioxide, and CO2 is readily emitted by burning fossil fuels.
Besides greenhouse gas pollution, solar power benefits us in the following ways.
Powering your house to solar energy is a one-time investment that opens doors to substantial electricity. Solar power is cheaper than fossil energy. Apart from cost savings on energy bills, solar plants give a return on investment through net metering. Moreover, shifting to solar would provide government incentives to the owner of the solar plant.
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Solar power is renewable because it only requires sunlight. Sunlight is a limitless resource, and solar energy is an inexhaustible reservoir that produces an abundant and continuous energy supply. On the other hand, thermal power consumes oil, coal, and natural gas, which are highly expensive and limited reservoirs.
Solar systems have a longer life span of almost 25-30 years. The PV cells are designed to withstand harsh weather, including heat waves, tornados, snowfall, heavy downpours, and floods. However, solar panels need proper and regular maintenance.
Solar power plants are versatile. The more PV cells you add to a plant, the more energy it produces. Depending on your electricity requirements, you can pick from 1kw to 10kw capacity solar panels for residential use. For commercial use, solar panels' capacity starts from 1mw.
The solar power industry creates a substantial number of jobs for local people. For instance, the research, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance process requires labor. The growth of the solar power industry in a country opens job opportunities, stimulates economic development, and attracts foreign investments.
With the high demand for renewable energy, the manufacturing and trade of solar panels have increased. As a consequence, the cost of solar panels has been reduced. Moreover, to relieve homeowners, solar financing is also available in some countries. Once installed, solar power systems have minimal operational costs and require little maintenance, leading to long-term cost savings.
Net metering is a common phenomenon in the solar industry. It is an electricity exchange relationship between solar plants and utilities. Mutualism helps the government meet energy demand; in return, the solar panel owner gets compensation and credit for it. The excessive energy solar panels generate is shared with the local grid for distribution.
The combustion of fossil fuels is having drastic effects on Earth. Solar energy leaves a zero-carbon footprint that keeps the planet healthy. Furthermore, solar power generation does not affect the climate without GHG emissions or air pollutants.
A solar energy plant is a simple system with only a few components to capture and store electricity. There is no heavy-duty maintenance required for solar system maintenance. The PV panels must be cleaned only a few times yearly to remove dust and debris. Solar plant owners can schedule an appointment for system maintenance with experts who will take care of the monitoring and maintenance process.
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Sunlight is readily available to us, and it is free of cost. Solar systems use PV or photovoltaic cells to transform sunlight into electricity. The energy is produced through the photoelectric effect. Solar power is a more viable and clean energy source with almost zero GHG emissions.
Today, where electricity in Pakistan is so expensive, shifting to solar would be a smart choice.
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