Our sun produces a lot of energy. Plants turn it into food energy and use it to grow. Rocks and black asphalt turn it into heat energy and use it to burn our bare feet. We can use that heat as well, in agricultural watertrough heaters, in residential water heaters and pool covers (see our Solar Heating Systems page in this section). And we can channel it into a battery and convert it to electical energy to run light bulbs and even appliances.
Right now most of our electrical energy comes from coal burning power plants or nuclear power plants. Debates rage on how clean and renewable both of these sources may be. But the sun does not cause Greenhouse Gas emissions, and it does not produce hazardous waste for future generations to deal with. Whether it is used only to supplement present electrical sources, or to completely replace them, it will result in a cleaner environment. At least one local company can answer your questions about Solar energy, and they are listed below. If you know of others, please contact us.
Flanagan and Sun is a renewable energy company serving the Kawarthas. They can supply the do-it-yourselfer with all of the necessary solar electric, solar thermal, wind, small-scale hydro, and energy efficient appliances. Flanagan and Sun also designs energy systems based on your particular energy requirements. You can also choose to have them handle the complete project from design phase to final installation.
Specialize in solar and wind power generation, solar hot water and solar heating for home, commercial and industrial. Also carrying biodegradable plastic bags.
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