Solar Energy is the root of almost all the energy in the world. Solar energy powers the water cycle, allowing us to harness the energy of moving water. Solar energy drives wind formation, allowing us to use wind turbines to transform kinetic energy into electricity.
Plants use solar energy in the process of photosynthesis. Biomass can trace its energy source back to the sun. Even fossil fuels originally received their energy from the sun.
While being Sustainable and Cost Cutting, one of the myths surrounding Solar Energy Consumption is that it requires a huge initial investment. Such Myths scare a lot of people from making the Sustainable Switch.
So, in this article, we discuss smaller, less expensive things you can do, towards a more sustainable life.
1. Solar Cooktop
Solar Cooking is one of the simplest uses of Solar Energy. During Heatwaves, a lot of people experiment with randomly making eggs in their Car or on the sidewalk.
This just goes to show how powerful Solar Energy can be, even without any specialized equipment.
A simple investment like the Navitas Solar Cooktop elevates that simple cooking experience to a device that can harness Solar Energy to be used as a proper alternative to traditional stovetop cooking.
The device harnesses solar energy and uses it to power the induction Cooktop. Moreover, additional Energy is used and stored in a battery, and can be used later.
It is a small device, which can eliminate the need for Wood, Gas, or other fuels to power up the stove, and simultaneously does not require a lot of investment to set up.
2. DIY AC Kit
Another product from Navitas Solar, a DIY AC kit is a product that helps you set up enough Solar Panels for your house, that powers your Air Conditioning System and other appliances
Navitas Sarva – Solar Powered DIY AC Kits are extremely easy to set up, and are a great step towards a sustainable switch.
The kit consists of Solar Panels, Batteries, Cables, Connectors and everything else you’ll need to set up a system by yourself.
3. Solar Water Pump
Made as a replacement for Diesel Powered or Electric Powered Water Pumps, Solar Water Pumps use Solar Energy to operate the pump. Solar Water Pumps are more economical and manageable due to low Operating and Maintenance Costs.
These water pumps can be used for Drinking Water, Irrigation, Community- based Consumption and more, based on the location and requirements. The pumps can also be equipped with a Battery Pack, which converts excess energy to electrical energy which can be used later.
Such a Solar Energy based product is very useful in remote rural areas, which are cut off from the power grid and is relatively easy and cheap to set up.
4. Solar Powered Toto (E-Rickshaw)
Electric Vehicles are an alternative to Traditional, Fossil Fuel powered vehicles.
To further reduce emissions and make it a more sustainable vehicle, more and more vehicles are opting for Solar panels and using Solar Energy in their Vehicles.
Currently, personal use electric vehicles are in their initial stage in India, a very popular medium of travel is the E–Rickshaw, used in place of traditional Hand Rickshaws.
An E-Rickshaw utilises the space on top to install a Solar Panel, which powers it, and charges a battery when exposed to sun.
The use of Solar Energy reduces Operating Cost, Fuel Costs, and enhances the Machine Lifespan.
These were the four ways you can incorporate Solar Energy into your Day to Day life. Such small steps drastically reduce your carbon footprint, while saving you a lot of money in the process. We hope these suggestions will help you make the sustainable switch, whatever may be your budget.
