Solar Power: 10 Interesting Facts

1. The Earth receives more Solar Energy in one day than the entire human population has consumed in our entire history.
2. Most areas in South Africa average more than 2 500 hours of sunshine per year, and average solar-radiation levels range between 4.5 and 6.5kWh/m2 in one day.
3. The Sunshine recieved by the average South African is more than double that of a German home. Germany is the global leader in Solar energy production.
4. The entire United States of America could be powered by Solar Power Plant 160 km x 160 km large, a small price to pay for completely clean energy?
5. It is estimated that the entire world’s Coal Reserves for the next 200 years represents only 0.07% of our Solar Potential over the same time frame!
6. 1 Solar Water Heating System in South Africa will save: 1.6 Tons of Carbon Dioxide emissions; 2000 litres of water and 800 kilograms of coal over 1 year.
7. The Sun is also the main source of non-renewable fossil fuels (coal, gas and petroleum) which began life as plants or animals millions of years ago.
8. The White House in Washington D.C. uses Solar Water Heating Systems.
9. All TV & Communication Satellites are powered by Solar Power
10. It takes 8 minutes & 17 seconds for sunlight to travel to Earth.

Have a Solar Day!

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