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There are a lot of people getting worried about the state of the environment. Years of pollution are now being blamed for the changing of the world’s climate. One of the worst factors has been the burning of fuel for energy. This burning has released many noxious gases into the atomsphere which is bad for our planet. This has led to research into other possible sources of energy. The natural elements are a great source to consider. Wind and water feature heavily in people’s plans. One other source of potential energy comes from the sun. As the sun provides heat and light, it is a potential energy provider if its powers can be harnessed. This is where solar energy comes into being.

Special reflectors capture the suns rays and transform it into an energy source that is becoming more common.. Many modern houses and office buildings are built with solar panels as an additional source of energy. The rise of solar energy has been helped by the many celebrities who champion it. Anything that is used by famous people will always catch the attention of the general public. Celebrity culture is one of the most important powers in today’s society and has played a significant part in this energy gaining momentum. This has no doubt been helped with Hollywood, California being a place that receives a lot of sunrays. Countries like the UK and the Scandinavian countries which receive lesser sunray may not be as forward thinking with solar power plans but it remains an option for them too.

The use of solar energy is nothing new as this can be traced back in the ancient Chinese, Greeks and Native Americans. There is evidence to suggest they orientated their houses to benefit from the sunlight that is warming their house. This is using the sun for power at its most basic but it shows the thought has always been with mankind. Of course, technology is a lot more advanced these days.

Solar energy is now being utilized in homes. They generally used solar energy for most of the following:
- Producing food (eg. solar oven)
- Providing heat (eg. solar water heating)
- Providing light
- Providing electricity
- Powering products as varied as cars to calculators

It may be one of the most popular methods of energy at the moment but solar energy is thousands of years old. With a tradition that outstrips all other energy sources, solar energy is one of the best sources around.

The future of solar energy is looking bright.