A group of international scientists have produced a study which says that solar panels on orbiting power plants could provide a significant amount of the Earth’s energy requirements in as little as 30 years.
The study says that solar powered satellites could be placed in space and would be able to collect energy for 24 hours a day, which is almost double the amount that could be collected from solar panel installation on Earth. The collected energy would be transformed into electricity then sent back to wherever it is needed on the planet and put into the grid.
A company in the USA has been awarded a NASA contract to start researching into space solar options, but it is believed that billions of pounds would be required to develop and implement the system properly.
Until the technology is properly developed, installing solar panels on your property is one of the best ways of harnessing the power available from the sun and reducing your energy bills. With the Feed in Tariffs provided by the government, installing renewable energy sources such as solar panels can be very affordable, as well as having benefits for the environment.
You can use solar panels to provide solar hot water for your home, as well as heating and electricity and any additional energy generated which you do not use can be sold back to the Grid to provide you with a modest income and to help you reduce the payback time of your panels.
If you’re looking for more information on installing solar panels on your property, contact the experts at Solar Install today. As a major supplier of PV solar panels and many satisfied customers including domestic customers, councils and housing associations, you can be sure that you’re getting a quality service. Visit www.solarinstall.co.uk for more information.