Advantages of solar power Advantages of solar power All energy on earth is a direct or indirect result of solar energy.
Solar energy is more than just sunshine, it is also the energy of wind.
It is the potential of solar energy application that holds hope for solving many of the world s energy problems. It is a simple fact that daily sunshine provides enough energy to support all the power and energy needs of the planet. The trick is to get more energy more directly and efficiently from the sun. Using current technology it takes approximately 40 square meters of collector area to provide enough solar energy from direct solar heating for the all the energy needs of an individual each day. While direct sunlight can be used to create heat, it is of limited value in electrical generation.