A Bold Mission: Leading the World Towards a Clean Energy Future

Clean energy is energy that is produced with methods that do not release greenhouse gasses or other pollutants. It can be generated from renewable resources like wind and solar.

Clean energy sources do not emit greenhouse gases in their energy generation processes. Resources like sunlight and wind are also inexhaustible.

Clean energy reduces our reliance on fossil fuels and can help mitigate climate change by reducing the emission of greenhouse gases. In the United States, the majority of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions come from burning coal and other fossil fuels. A transition to renewable sources would reduce this significantly.

No, not all renewable energy methods are clean energy. For example, geothermal energy is renewable, but the process can have negative environmental impacts. By contrast, solar energy is considered both renewable and clean because solar installed on rooftops has little impact on the environment.

Solar energy is a clean, renewable energy source that converts energy from sunlight into electricity for your home using photovoltaic panels.

Using solar energy does not produce air pollutants or carbon dioxide. It helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels. -It’s renewable. The sun gives us the energy to power the world, and it won't run out. -It’s clean and carbon dioxide free. No greenhouse gas emissions are released when you use solar panels to create electricity. -It has low operating costs. Solar panels don't require any fuel to convert sunlight into electricity. -It prevents waste. Extra electricity can be stored in a battery or fed back into the electricity grid.

Solar panels, also called photovoltaic or PV panels, consist of solar cells that are designed to capture sunlight and convert it into clean energy for your home. When sunlight hits your solar panel, the photons of energy are converted into DC (direct current) electricity, which can then be converted into AC (alternating current) electricity for use in your home. Solar panels are often grouped together to form a solar grid or solar array, allowing you to capture and harness the right amount of energy for your needs.

Yes! Whether you're looking to save money, save resources, or protect the natural environment from the effects of climate change, solar energy can be an effective way to tackle all three. Palmetto solar customers can save thousands over the lifetime of their solar energy systems. Meanwhile, the cost of grid electricity continues to increase. On the environmental front, an investment in solar energy allows you to dramatically decrease your carbon footprint and your reliance on fossil fuels. It’s also a great way to boost interest in clean technologies and the economies they support.

More than 3% of electricity produced in the United States comes from solar energy. Over the past decade, the solar market has grown, on average, by 42% each year.

The amount of sunlight that arrives at the earth's surface varies by location, time of day, season, and weather conditions. A large surface area is necessary to collect a useful amount of energy.