Solar Panels

Georgette Kilgore headshot, wearing 8 Billion Trees shirt with forest in the background.Written by Georgette Kilgore

November 9, 2022

Solar panels are one of the ways that renewable energy is being implemented around the world.

Not just in an industrial setting, but advancements are making it possible for anyone to use solar panels to provide energy at their home or business.

But, just what are solar panels and do they really reduce fossil fuel dependence?

A diagram showing the solar panel system design that can be used to provide off grid, clean electricity.

Do they reduce global emissions after the manufacturing emissions are calculated?

How Do Solar Panels Work?

How Do I Calculate How Many Solar Panels I Need?