Energy is no foreign concept to man; it has existed in the form of sun, wind, water, and fossils to cater to man’s energy needs. Humans have, over the years, harnessed energy from these sources and channeled such energy generated to support their culture and evolving lifestyles. It is safe to say, that as man’s culture evolved, energy consumption did too.
Advanced technological inventions and innovations brought about new ways of harnessing clean renewable energy, causing an albeit slow, but gradual breakaway from fossils, biomass, and hydropower. In 1752, Benjamin Franklin discovered electricity with his kite experiment in a thunderstorm, sparking a dream that homes could be lighted cheaply and without the use of flammable oil and lampstands. It was not until the 1800s that Thomas Edison invented what we have today as light bulbs; making that dream a reality. Interestingly, the history of solar cells also began in the 1800s; in 1876, when William Grylls Adams discovered that Selenium produced electricity when exposed to sunlight. Even though the cells were never successfully built at the time, Charles Fritts, in 1883 designed a photovoltaic cell using Selenium wafers. After several discoveries by renowned scientists and inventors, the first photovoltaic cell was created by a team of American researchers: David Chapin, Gerald Pearson, and Calvin Fuller; a device that turned solar energy into usable electricity.
Looking back, with advancements in technology, we have been gifted with several options to power our homes, businesses, and organizations with renewable clean energy easily installed, and with several benefits attached. Some of which include:
- Constant power supply in a blackout.
- Independence from traditional power; taking one off the grid.
- Reduced energy costs for homes and businesses
- Limited maintenance
- Peace and quiet! No fumes or noise pollution from generators.
These are but a few benefits one gets from installations of solar panels, inverters, and BackUp Power (BUP) systems.
As we move towards a world powered by clean and renewable energy, you won’t be left behind would you? Call now and get the best renewable energy systems for your home or business needs.
