SOLAR POWER AS AN

ALTERNATIVE SOURCE OF
ENERGY

Presented by
Joel Sookram

Objectives
To show the benefits of solar power as a
alternative and viable source of energy
source for the future.

What is Solar Power?

Solar power is the conversion of sunlight
into electricity.
This is done using solar panels.
It may either convert the solar energy for
immediate use of store for later use

Issues Affecting Society

High electricity prices
High oil prices more goverment subsidies
High cost of living means less disposal
income
High dependency on non-renewal
resources

Benefits of Solar Power

It is a renewal resource-> abundance of
sunlight
Non polluting
Less dependent on the grid
Can reduce the electricity bill by 80%. Can
resell energy to back to utility company.

CASE STUDY
26 stores in California
8 megawatts(green
energy)
40% reduction in utility
bill
88,450 metric tons of
CO2 reduction over
systems lifetime.

Recommendations
Setup solar panels in communities that do
no have electricity
Promote investors to invest in solar
energies
Provide tax incentives, subsidy programs,
rebate incentives
Develop a national policy for use of
renewable energy

Conclusions
Energy resources are depleting
Diversifying out energy is way of the future