The hidden benefits of solar powered energy

Solar power was the fastest-growing source of new energy worldwide last year. Free, renewable and clean are some of the most compelling benefits for converting to solar-powered energy. Institute for Energy Innovation report highlights the hidden benefits of solar. The report should encourage both private and public decision makers to do everything possible to promote the adoption of solar, says Dr. Peter Bergen. Bergen: Solar is driving a dramatic growth in green collar jobs, especially in the event of a giant storm like Maria, microgrids and smaller-scale electricity generation would have made it more difficult to decimate the system. Solar DG systems in most cases helps to reduce overall costs and represents a net benefit to all utility customers, he says. He says, even without an understanding of all the benefits, it should encourage all the costs of solar powered energy are clear and fair and safe. Even without understanding of solar's benefits, the report, it would have been difficult to reduce the cost of solar DG systems.