Solarity

Health Risks Associated with Generator Noise Use and electrical power are very important commodities for the development of any nation. With electrical energy the people are empowered to work from the domestic level, through the small-scale and medium-scale industries to employment in the large-scale manufacturing complexes.   Most cities connected to the national electrical power grid have been deprived of electricity for over a decade now due to current power production of about 3000MW of electricity. According to the Nigerian Energy Policy report from 2003, it is estimated that the population connected to the grid system is short of power supply over 60% of the time.   In addition, less than 40% of the population is even connected to the grid.2 On a fundamental level, there is simply not enough electricity generated to support the entire population. Alternative source of energy such as electric generators are on the increase among the citizenry   due to the high demand for power supply. Many people and companies now supplement the electricity provided by the national grid system with their own generators. In fact, as long as you can afford a generator you should have one. Commercial business owners are not left out, according to one approximation, well over 90% businesses utilize generators for day to day operations.   This in-turn have impact on our environment  and as well as to raise a prices of domestic goods, and companies which import generators have created extremely lucrative industry. Electric generators while in operation produce gaseous emissions and high sound levels. These pose serious health risk to not only users but to individuals in the surrounding communities. A recent study conducted in Ibadan revealed high generator noise level of between 91.2 and 100.5 dB(A).   This noise level is capable of inducing hearing impairment.   Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) can be caused by one time exposure to noise as well as repeated exposure to noise at various levels of loudness over an extended period.6 NIHL is hardly a matter of public health concern in many developing countries such as Nigeria.   There are few or poorly enforced noise – pollution control laws in many parts of the country. In the rapidly industrializing parts of the country, the occupational groups exposed to noise pollution are hardly aware of the health risks of the noise levels at their places of work. There are certainly no protective measures in use in these industries to reduce the impact of noise on the health of the workers. Another study on gaseous emissions revealed that carbon monoxide concentration from generators studied ranged between 10.7 and 39.0ppm which was above the National Guideline Limit of 9ppm. Health effects from generator use can range from auditory (hearing) to non-auditory. Noise and carbon monoxide pose serious health risk and due to the insidious nature of noise on hearing, many individuals may not discover they have hearing difficulty until it has become worse. In addition, due to the strive to achieve financial sustenance, many often neglect their health and work at relatively short distances from generators, and at long hours.5 A lack of knowledge is identified as one of the barriers to change.8 Knowledge about occupational hazards (such as noise from electric generator) is suggested to be a predictor of preventive behavior at work.9 Effective behavioral change is facilitated by greater knowledge, experience, and personal risk perception.10 Why you should dump generators and go solar which is health freely There are a number of good reasons for choosing to go solar but sometimes business owners don’t realize this and stick to the common means of energy. This happens because of the lack of information as many entrepreneurs think that solar energy is expensive or believes a number of other myths about solar power. Nowadays, especially during the past 2 years the costs for solar systems have greatly decreased and can be affordable for small businesses, even for startups. To help you make up your mind and understand if it is beneficial for your business to go solar, we have made a list of the advantages of solar power for your business  click here to open  

Solar water heating systems, or ‘solar thermal’ systems, use free heat from the sun to warm domestic hot water. A conventional boiler provide hot water when solar energy is unavailable and its reduces energy bills because Sun lights is free, so once you’ve paid for the initial installation your hot water costs will be reduced. Solar heating system and can reduce your carbon dioxide emissions as well because Solar Energy is a Natural and Renewable resource, free in nature, which you can use in abundant. Water can be heated on cloudy days too. The solar heater uses diffused energy in the atmosphere to heat the water. You don’t have to worry about the maintenance because Solar water heaters hardly require maintenance. Guess what! You’ll earn back your money henceforth you begin gaining profits. It’s a one-time investment that goes a long way. Solar Water heaters last for a longer period.   You save money on your electric bills because of reduction in your consumption. Some governments also provide rebate on electricity bills as an incentive to encourage more people to go solar.  You can also get hot water even if you are facing power cuts, since your depend on solar.                      

The sun is well-known for providing solar energy without charge, its also helps save money and its helps avoid stress.  Solar bulb last for a long time and require little attention once installed. Solar bulb is four times brighter than your normal bulb. Solar bulb are the environmental benefits,why? because Solar bulb does not contribute to global warming in any way.  Solar power is a renewable resource, unlike the other energy resources, such as coal and oil,that have limited supplies. The power of the sun, on the other hand, will keep on shining beyond human existence thereby giving your solar bulb unending power to brighten your home. Solar bulb is free from electrocution and the lights are cool to touch. Solar bulb continue working even if a power outage occurs. Because the energy isn’t coming off from our common power supply , power outages make no difference.  Solar bulbs can also be used in areas where there is no reliable electricity supply.  Solar bulb also improves education for students who live in households without electricity. Especially in areas where electricity is otherwise difficult to access. Going solar can be say to be the best options because solar are very useful and it also improves the quality of life. There are many reasons to pursue solar, the daily savings on electricity costs and the environmental benefits make it a better option to go solar and also the savings on installation related costs, making it a “can’t miss” in certain situations.  Go solar and enjoy unlimited power supply.