Over the past several years, there has been a surge of innovation and initiative to create a clean, “green” environment in our world. During this push to cut down on the use of finite resources and pollution, solar energy has emerged as a dominant force that is not only an unlimited resource, but also becoming cheaper and cheaper — a trend that is projected to continue.
As the cost of solar energy has gotten so much cheaper, it is now an alternative option for everybody to power their homes, cars and even businesses. Government subsidies have made it much more manageable for the everyday person to power their home, paying solar users a 30% tax credit on their installation of a solar energy system. As the cost of solar is still more expensive than traditional resources, subsidies will stay around to entice new users to power their homes with cleaner resources.
In the auto industry, Tesla has made electric cars a popular and viable alternative. Now that the technology is cheaper, not only will Tesla drivers cut gas expenses out of their budget, but they can buy the new Model 3 for $35,000, a huge step down from the Model X, which cost $80,000 when it launched in 2015. Tesla also has plans to begin installing solar-powered glass roofs on their cars, which would give drivers longer time between charges.
Even Fortune 500 companies are now relying on solar energy to power their headquarters and factories — companies such as Apple, General Electric and Tesla have enormous buildings that are mostly, if not fully, powered by the sun. Some solar buildings even produce more electricity than they use, which not only can save money for a company, but it can also outsource the extra power for a profit.
These are just some of the many ways that we are harnessing the sun’s power in our daily lives. As a renewable, cost-effective resource, the use of solar energy will continue to grow worldwide. Finite and pollutant resources such as coal and fossil fuels will continue to be gradually phased out, especially when solar becomes the cheaper option.
Regards,
Ian Dyer
Internal Analyst, Banyan Hill
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