5 Reasons why solar power is the first step towards long-term sustainability

Nothing lasts forever. This is a term we often use to describe the volatility of materialistic attractions in our daily life. But if actually think deeper, this phrase is applicable to almost everything in our world. All good or bad things eventually come to an end. And looking at the pace at which we humans are progressing, soon we will be standing on the doorstep of a world crisis, much worse the on-going coronavirus pandemic, which will force governments all over the world to reconsider their past decisions, where they put important issues like sustainability and eco-conservation on the back burner just to strengthen the economy. 

The whole approach is actuality is twisted. We are trying to create a world where the environment can be protected. But in reality, we need to develop a world wherein there is no need to protect the environment at all. Solar Power installations are one way to ensure that the world takes a smart first step towards a good plan for long-term sustainability. 

More than one billion people in the world today still remain with absolutely no access to electricity. This has a direct impact on their health, productivity, occupation, education, sanitation, and financial stability. Commercial off-grid electrification was a pipe dream a few years ago due to exorbitantly high prices of manufacturing, design, and production. With almost 70% reduction in the sales prices due to easier manufacturing technology, governments and private sectors can now ensure that off-grid electrification with solar panels become a reality with appropriate investment strategies. So with access more affordable, here’s why solar panels are a primary step towards sustainability:

1. Lowered cost of initial investments due to highly incentivized government schemes and tax benefits in different states. 
2. Over 300+ Indian and Global investment firms (including the World Bank) have contributed over $2 billion to promote solar-powered green energy to produce about 266 GW of electricity by 2030. 
3. Many top global brands like Apple, Google, Target, etc. set examples to prioritize corporate sustainability goals to save both the environment and money. 
4. The energy potential of sunlight the Earth receives is about 120,000 TW per year. We just consume about 17.7 TW of total energy worldwide right now. So imagine the percentage of unused potential. 
5. Solar Energy makes sure that there is a negligible carbon footprint, with a high longevity and immediate return on investment.