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Moving Away from Traditional Cooking

Millions of people in developing countries especially Africa, cooks for their families’ just as our ancestors did thousands of years ago: with three rocks on the ground, over an open fire, burning dung, coal and wood for fuel. Cooking this way is a silent killer. The World Health Organization reports that 4.3 million people die prematurely due to inhaling the toxic pollution from unsafe open hearth stoves—10,000 people every day. A disproportionate number of those affected are women and girls who often spend hours gathering fuel and breathing in damaging amounts of carcinogenic smoke as they cook. Beyond the enormous burden this method of food preparation has on human lives, unsustainably harvested firewood contributes to vast deforestation, mudslides and the destruction of fishing industries. Not to mention, the carcinogenic smoke from combusted solid fuels account for roughly 2 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and up to 25 percent of the world’s black carbon emissions. Fortunately, a “clean cooking” movement is gaining ground. Solarity alongside its partners and team, are working to raise awareness and develop solutions for this little-known yet significant global health issue. Thanks to innovative technological advances in stove and fuel development, formation of standards and testing and greater investment in market-based approaches, Solarity has helped and still reaching more households to gain access to cleaner, more efficient Clean cook stoves and fuels in the past five years alone. Yet, while momentum is building, far too many people are being impacted by diseases caused by smoke from traditional cooking methods. More must be done to increase awareness and change dangerous behaviors that have been part of too many cultures for millennia. The solar energy  has continue to help our community both urban and rural area to solve the problem of no power supply and provide a reliable and consistently electricity current in our home and business    

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Environmental Impacts of Solar Energy

The Environmental Impacts of Turning to Solar Energy The sun is a huge source of energy which has only recently been tapped into. It provides immense resources which can generate clean, non-polluting and sustainable electricity, thus resulting in no global warming emissions. In recent years, it was discovered that solar energy can be collected and stored, to be used on a global scale with the purpose of eventually replacing the conventional sources of energy. As the world is turning its focus to cleaner power, solar energy has seen a significant rise in importance. Solarity4u.com.ng  provides you with a free of charge and with no obligation service that allows you to request quotes and compare different systems, so that you can find the most suitable for you. Just fill in the form  Solar energy systems offer significant environmental benefits in comparison to the conventional energy sources, thus they greatly contribute to the sustainable development of human activities. At times however, the wide scale deployment of such systems has to face potential negative environmental implications. These possible problems may be a strong barrier for further advancement of these systems in some consumers. The potential environmental impacts associated with solar power can be classified according to numerous categories, some of which are land use impacts, ecological impacts, impacts to water, air and soil, and other impacts such as socioeconomic ones, and can vary greatly depending on the technology, which includes two broad categories: Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels or Concentrating solar thermal plants (CSP). Environmental Impacts of Solar Energy Land Use and Ecological Impacts   In the point of generating electricity at a utility-scale, solar energy facilities necessitate large areas for collection of energy. Due to this, the facilities may interfere with existing land uses and can impact the use of areas such as wilderness or recreational management areas. As energy systems may impact land through materials exploration, extraction, manufacturing and disposal, energy footprints can become incrementally high. Thus, some of the lands may be utilized for energy in such a way that returning to a pre-disturbed state necessitates significant energy input or time, or both, whereas other uses are so dramatic that incurred changes are irreversible.   Impacts to Soil, Water and Air Resources   The construction of solar facilities on vast areas of land imposes clearing and grading, resulting in soil compaction, alteration of drainage channels and increased erosion. Central tower systems require consuming water for cooling, which is a concern in arid settings, as an increase in water demand may strain available water resources as well as chemical spills from the facilities which may result in the contamination of groundwater or the ground surface. As with the development of any large-scale industrial facility, the construction of solar energy power plants can pose hazards to air quality. Such threats include the release of soil-carried pathogens and results in an increase in air particulate matter which has the effect of contaminating water reservoirs. Heavy Metals Some have argued that the latest technologies introduced on the market, namely thin-film panels, are manufactured using dangerous heavy metals, such as Cadium Telluride. While it is true that solar panel manufacturing uses these dangerous material, coal and oil also contain the same substances, which are released with combustion. Moreover, coal power plants emit much more of these toxic substances, polluting up to 300 times more than solar panel manufacturers. Other Impacts Besides the aforementioned environmental impacts, solar energy facilities also may have other impacts, such as influencing the socio-economic state of an area. Construction and operation of utility-scale solar energy facilities in an area would produce direct and indirect economic impacts. The direct impacts would occur as a result of expenses on wages and salaries as well as the attaining of goods and services which are required for project construction and operation. Indirect impacts would occur in the form of project wages and salaries procurement expenditures, which create additional employment, income, and tax revenues. Facility construction and operation would require in-migration of workers, affecting housing, public services, and local government employment.  

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HOW FARMERS CAN BENEFITS FROM SOLAR ENERGY

How farmers can benefits from Solar energy isn’t just for homes or office buildings. Farms, wineries, and breweries can greatly benefit from going solar! Solar power for farms can help decrease energy costs and increase productivity. And, of course, it can also benefit the environment by utilizing natural, renewable energy.  Regardless of if your farm is large or small, your property can greatly benefit from solar energy. Solar power also offers financial profits in the long term. Energy costs tend to rise over the years, and sometimes become unmanageable. However, with solar power you are essentially locking in your energy costs. On many large farms, Solar is actually much less expensive than fossil fuel. That is for a number of reasons. The installation of solar energy will cost you more – that’s a given. However, with incentives from the state and increasing demand, it usually pays off to use solar energy. We all know that solar energy cuts down that electric bill. But, many are unaware of just how cost efficient renewable energy can be. Electric companies will charge more during the daytime, or when it’s the hottest. With solar energy, you can avoid those grueling costs while maintaining your farm. Also, solar energy frees farmers from electricity spikes or times when electricity is all consumed at once.  Electric companies will bill farmers much more for ‘interrupting’ the power system. Global warming has been a hot topic on everyone’s trends for years. Utilizing renewable energy is one of the most productive methods of reducing a carbon footprint. Solar panels produce renewable energy. Not only that, but solar farms are able to disperse large amounts of clean energy. This is because of the excess power being distributed onto main grids.

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TOP 7 BENEFITS WHEN NIGERIA GO SOLAR ,

The Nigerian solar market is on the fast rise. Never before has solar power been this available to Nigerian households and offices. Wondering why the reasons for the hype of going solar these days? Here are Vanpeux enlightening top 10 benefits of going solar. 1. Save Millions of Naira According to recent research, adding solar panels to your home can bring in monthly savings of well above ₦25,000 in many parts of the country. It cuts off the spending on fuel for the generator and power bill. Extend this to two decades, less than the length of a typical solar panel warranty, and this translates to over ₦6000000. Quite revealing isn’t it? 2. Enhance Your Home Value Installing solar panels in your home translates into lower electricity costs. This applies more to real estate brokers. Solar panels will increase a home`s attractiveness on the market. A study conducted by National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) concluded that homes with solar panels sell 20% faster and for 17% more money. 3. Top Notch Performance Solar panel manufacturers include a 20- to 25-year warranty (also known as a performance guarantee) with their solar panels. The industry standard guarantees 80% performance after 25 years. The real lifespan of solar panels is much longer – your solar panels will likely generate a good amount of electricity 30-40 years down the line. 4. Solar is a Secure Investment We will get there anyway but at present, Power Holding Company Nigerian (PHCN) is still very notorious for their fluctuating and unreliable electricity supply and pricing. Also, fuel scarcity and hike is still a common occurrence in Nigeria but with solar panels and simple math, we can calculate how much electricity will be generated, and most importantly, at what price and stability for at least the next 20 years (fixed energy costs). 5. Create Energy Independence Be proactive in securing your energy independence because that is the global direction. In 2012, the U.S. relied on net imports for about 40% of the petroleum (crude oil and petroleum products). The percentage is doubtlessly less five years later. Little wonder the drop in global oil price and one of the reasons for Nigeria’s present economic reality. This shows that Solar Energy cannot be ignored. We don’t want to hear this but we will inevitably run out of oil, coal and natural gas. While we continue our consumption of these increasingly expensive and dangerous energy source, keep in mind that solar is one step in the right direction. 6. Save the Environment! Apparently majority of homeowners and organizations choose to go solar because it makes good sense from a financial point of view, but that notwithstanding, environmental benefits are also clearly worth mentioning. You can go a long way in lowering your carbon footprint by replacing utility power with clean electricity from solar panels. The average residential solar system offsets about 100,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide in 20 years – the equivalent of driving a car for 100,000 miles. 7. Solar is Easy! Shopping for solar used to be a long and complicated process. There are hundreds of solar companies in Nigeria and bsolar, a leader in Nigeria solar market has made it easy for you to find the best solar deal. To go solar has never before been easier. Our team of independent solar consultants will help you sort through your options. To see how much you can save, and for all other solar questions, request a free consultation. There’s no obligation.  

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