The future of solar technology

In this era of automation, the whole world is trying to ameliorate its 'Environmental Performance Indexes' and trying to utilise the technology with minimum or no exploitation of natural resources. Today, the whole tech world is getting criticised for using resources by killing sources, and that is why the usage of renewable sources for power generation is essential for technology to ensure its bright future. Solar energy here lays the foundation in the process of green power generation. It follows a process of sunlight absorption with the help of photovoltaic cells which convert sunlight into DC (Direct Current) and then get stored in an inverter battery for further use. Further, it holds a very promising prospect that makes this industry a perfect fit for future scenarios.

Decreased structure cost

Over the past 20 years, the cost associated with the making of a single solar panel and the structure for generation of 1 unit of power is getting decreased day by day. Hence manufacturers can produce solar panels in bulk and can install them very easily. Structures are designed in a way to ensure maximum absorption of sunlight, making them more efficient and inexpensive. In the immediate future, silicon cells are further likely to see decreasing costs and will be installed in large numbers. This will help in minimum power cuts and a continuous hike in affordability factor. 

Evolution of material

Over the ages, a homogenous mixture of metals was used to create solar panels. Today in this era of modern technology, pure silicon is used to ensure the highest absorption of sunlight, and in turn, it will create more electricity and more power with the help of a small structure. Theoretically, a single solar cell that is only 2 to 8 micrometres thick can absorb 46 percent of the light, out of which 32 percent of light energy converts into electricity. This may not seem like a lot, but notably, this is more efficient and inexpensive than any other form of material. 

Clean and renewable source of energy 

In a country like India, thermal power plants devour 36,000 million litres of water, tons and tons of coal and wood for the generation of electricity only, and the residue gets discharge in the river streams in a huge amount causing air pollution, water pollution, and noise pollution, harming the environment and its related entities. Solar panels do not exploit any of the resources by discharging residue and harmful chemicals as it works on solar voltaic cells that absorb sunlight.

Energy Security 

If we consider nuclear resources in the process of power generation then it is very difficult for every country, state, or individual to access power because nuclear material is like a monopoly and we are seeing in our daily lives that how countries are in a constant tiff with each other for nuclear material. This is not the case with solar power as no one can make sunlight a monopoly. Hence, solar power ensures equal distribution of power among the masses, guarantees energy independence and energy security.