Solar energy.. Important facts about it that you should know

Weather of Arabia - Solar energy is considered one of the most important sources of renewable energy on which many countries of the world build their strategies in the future to dispense with traditional energy sources

What is solar energy?

Solar energy is the light and heat emitted from the sun, and it is one of the renewable energy sources that are environmentally friendly and clean.

The spread of the use of solar energy panels to produce electricity has begun to spread in many countries at both the individual and institutional levels.

Facts about solar energy

• It is the most abundant type of energy on Earth. The Earth receives about 173,000 terawatts of energy, which is 10,000 times more than the planet's energy consumption, according to the US Department of Energy website.

• Bell Labs was the first to manufacture a silicon solar cell in 1954, which has led to the current developments in solar energy.

• Space companies were the first to use solar energy in the 1960's. The first satellite was built in the 1950's and was called "Vanguard 1".

• Solar energy is the best and most affordable solution for homes and businesses in the United States and around the world.