Why Is Solar Energy An Infinite Resource

Two types of solar energy are thermal energy and photovoltaic energy. Thermal energy is the process of the sun’s rays warming a surface, such as the sun warming the garden soil. Builders use this passive solar energy by constructing thermal storage containers. One popular method is to build a massive stone wall on the side of the building where the sun shines. This method does not produce electricity.

Solar panels, called photovoltaic (PV) solar collectors, create electricity from the sun’s rays. Although it is not suitable for every area, most areas get enough sunlight to support the process efficiently. Solar energy is an infinite power source in areas where the climate is not overly cloudy or experience long spells of darkness, as Alaska does.

Coal, oil and other energy sources are finite, meaning that there is a limited supply. Solar and wind energies are infinite because there is an unlimited amount. With the global demand for electricity increasing, companies need to find infinite sources of energy.

Solar collectors can be small individual units on landscaping lights or large units on solar farms. Globally, people are adding solar panels to their buildings to become energy independent.