With technology improving and costs falling, the advantages of solar energy are becoming more apparent. The benefits of going solar reach beyond energy savings and touch everything from home value to the long-term health of the global ecosystem.

According to the IEA, renewable energy installed capacity is expected to grow by 8% in 2022, breaking the 300GW mark for the first time. Solar energy is expected to account for 60% of new global renewable energy capacity this year, with 190GW of new installed capacity, up 25% from last year. In an earlier report, the IEA noted that renewable would account for 90% of global electricity capacity growth in 2021 and 2022.

While the roots of solar energy go back to the 1700’s, the photovoltaic technology we still use today came from Bell Labs in 1954. In a relatively short time, solar panels have evolved rapidly and now offer increased efficiency at lower costs. Solar energy now powers commercial developments, homes, and even the International Space Station!

태양광 발전은 이전에는 지상에 설치된 패널이나 옥상 패널을 통해서만 생산되었습니다. 그러나 위에서 언급한 모든 발전 덕분에 태양광은 더 가볍고, 더 유연하며, 모든 곳에 적용할 수 있게 되었습니다.