{Why|What is the reason} Solar Energy is important?
{Why|What is the reason} Solar Energy is important?
{The potential of solar energy|The power of solar energy|Solar energy’s potential} to {address many of the|tackle a variety of|solve a number of} {global challenges is the main|global problems is the primary|world’s challenges is the principal} source {for|of} renewable energy. There are {many reasons for|numerous reasons for|many reasons that allow} {solar energy to be|the solar power source to be|that solar energy source being} {promoted|a prominent factor} in the energy {market|sector|industry}. Because {it’s versatile and offers|it is versatile and has|it’s flexible and provides} {many benefits for people and|numerous benefits to people as well as|numerous benefits to both people and} {the environment, this|our environment, the|environmental protection, the} {power|energy} source is {growing in popularity|gaining popularity|increasing in popularity}.
{What exactly is solar energy|What exactly is solar energy|What exactly is solar power}?
{Sunlight is what gives rise|The sun’s light is what leads|Sunlight is the source that gives rise} {to solar energy|the solar power|in solar energy}. The sun {powers|is the source of power for|power} our planet. It {provides the energy necessary|supplies the energy needed|is the source of energy} to {sustain|maintain|protect} our environment {and grow|and increase|as well as grow} our population, {regardless of|irrespective of|no matter} whether {you know|you are aware of|or not you realize} {it|it or not}. {The sun’s energy is|Sun’s power is|Its solar energy will be} {sufficient|enough} to {supply all our needs|meet our entire needs|satisfy our every need}. {The|According to the|It is estimated that the} US Department of Energy estimates that 173,000 terawatts{ of|} {sun energy hit the|sunlight energy are absorbed by the|solar energy hit} {earth every second,|earth each second, which is|planet every second, which is} {more than|over|greater than} 10,000 times {the total|the amount of|more than the total} {world|global|worldwide} energy consumption. {We can use the sun|The sun can be used|Sun energy can be utilized} to {generate electricity that is|produce electricity that is|generate electricity that’s} free{, renewable, and clean| clean, renewable, and sustainable| green, renewable and safe}. Solar energy can be used to provide heat, light, and other electricity-dependent needs in homes and buildings.
Environmental Protection is {of paramount importance|essential|vitally important}
{According to|As per|Based on} the U.S. Department of Energy the amount of {sunlight that|sunshine|sunlight} {the earth receives in an|Earth receives in one|the planet receives in an} hour is {greater|more|higher} than the {energy consumed|amount of energy used|energy that is consumed} by {the entire planet|all of the planet’s inhabitants|the entire world} {for one|for a|in a single} year. Bloomberg {reports that solar energy|states that solar energy|reports that solar power} was the {fastest-growing energy sector|most rapidly growing energy sector|fastest-growing sector of energy} in 2015{ with|, with} {a 33% increase|an increase of 33|the growth of 33}. {Promoting solar energy|The promotion of solar energy|Solar energy promotion} is {driven by|motivated by|due to} its environmental {benefits|advantages}.
Solar {is safe and clean|energy is safe and clean.}
The {safest|most secure} {alternative to|option to replace|alternatives to} fossil fuels {such as|like} {coal and gas|gas and coal} is solar. Solar {can be used to|energy can|power can} {generate electricity that produces|produce electricity that causes|produce electricity, which can cause} air{, water and soil pollution| polluting soil, water and air| pollution, water, and soil}. {The|It is reported by the|According to the} World Wide Fund For Nature (also {known as|called} the WWF) {notes|states|warns} that{ electricity generated from| the electricity produced by|} fossil fuels {can|could|may} {cause pollution of the air|create pollution in the air|result in air pollution}{, acid rain,| and acid rain, cause| as well as acid rain. It can also cause} {damage to forest areas,|destruction of forest areas|destruction to forests,} and {affect agricultural production|impact agricultural production|alter the production of agricultural products}{, leading to a| which can result in a| and result in the} {loss of billions of|reduction of millions of|cost of billions} USD {worldwide|globally|around the world}. {Fracking in the|The process of fracking that is being used in the|In the United States, fracking} United States uses thousands of liters of water to extract water. {This can also cause|It can also trigger|This could also cause} earthquakes {and contamination|and pollution|as well as contamination} of {nearby water bodies|water bodies nearby|water bodies in the vicinity}. {The environmental disasters|The environmental catastrophes|Environmental disasters} {caused by nuclear power|generated by nuclear energy|that nuclear power has caused} have {led to|caused|resulted in} {water and land pollution|contamination of the land and water|soil and water pollution}. {These unclean and dangerous consequences|The harmful and unclean consequences|These harmful and hazardous effects} of {using fossil fuels will|burning fossil fuels will|fossil fuels can} be eliminated {by the use|through the use|with the help} of solar {energy|power}.
Habitat destruction prevented
{For the mining of|To extract|In order to extract} {raw materials such as|essential raw materials, such as|the raw materials like} {fossil fuels or nuclear|nuclear or fossil} fuels, {precious forests|forests|the forests of the world} are {cut down|destroyed}. {For their food|To feed their families|To feed themselves}{, trees constantly| trees continuously| trees continually} {extract carbon dioxide from|remove carbon dioxide from|draw carbon dioxide out of} the {atmosphere and store it in|atmosphere , and store it in|air and store it within} their forests. This {major carbon sink is|carbon sink is|important carbon sink gets} {lost when forests are removed|destroyed when forests are cut|gone when forests are cleared} {for the mining of|to mine|in the process of mining} {raw materials for|the raw materials needed for|essential raw materials to produce} {conventional energy|traditional energy sources|traditional energy}. {It also|This also|Also, it} {contributes|can contribute|is a major contributor} to {climate|the climate} {change|changes}. According to WWF{, eight out| 8 out| the majority} of ten {land-based animals live|animals that live on land reside|animals living on land live} in forests. {A loss of forest habitats|The loss of forests|Loss of habitats for forests} {can lead to a decrease|could result in a decline|could lead to a decrease} in {their numbers|the number of animals they can find|the amount of wildlife they have}. It is {vital to switch|essential to convert|crucial to switch} to solar {power to preserve|power in order to protect|energy to maintain} these habitats for{ the|} {animals that live there|creatures that reside there,|wildlife that inhabit them} and {to maintain clean air|also to ensure clean air|also to keep the air clean}.
Climate Change Combated
{According to|As per|Based on} the Environmental Protection Agency, 2017 greenhouse gas emissions were 13{%| percent} {lower than 2005 levels|less than the levels of 2005|lower than levels in 2005}. {Actually|In reality|In actual fact}{,|} {greenhouse gas emissions|the greenhouse gas emission|carbon dioxide emissions from greenhouse gases} actually {decreased|fell|declined} by.5{%| percent} {between 2016 and 2017|between 2016 and 2017}. {Global warming and changing|Global warming and shifting|Climate change and changing} weather patterns are {all caused|caused|all triggered} by {emissions|greenhouse gas emissions|the emissions}. {Heat waves and an|The effects of heat waves and the|Temperatures rising and an} {increase in the number of|rise in the number of|increase in} {disease-spreading insect species can cause|insects that transmit diseases can lead to|pests that spread disease can result in} {serious health problems, especially|serious health issues, particularly|severe health problems, especially} for {children and the aged|the elderly and children|older people and children}.
The {disruption of|change in|alteration of} weather patterns has {led to|resulted in|caused} {an increase in|the increase of|increased} floods {and|as well as} {hurricanes as a result of|hurricanes due to|storms as a result of} climate {change|changes}. {An increase|A rise|The increase} {in carbon dioxide levels is|of carbon dioxide is|the levels of carbon dioxide are} {acidifying the|acidifying|causing acidification of the} oceans{ and|, and} {killing marine life like corals|the corals are dying off along with marine life|killing marine life , such as corals}. Climate change is {causing|leading to|responsible for} the {extermination of species,|extinction of species|destruction of species} from {Sub-Arctic Boreal forests and|the Sub-Arctic Boreal forest and|the Sub-Arctic boreal forests as well as} {tropical|the tropical|Amazon forests.} Amazon forests. {Melting of the polar ice|The melting of the polar ice|The melting of the polar} cap {results in a reduction|causes a decrease|leads to a reduction} in {habitats for wildlife,|the habitat for wildlife|the wildlife habitats} {and an increase in|as well as an elevation of|along with an rise in} sea {level|levels}. People are {displaced by the|forced to relocate due to the|forced to move due to} {submersion and loss on the|loss of submerged|disappearance of the} {coasts|coastlines}. {Globally, irregular rainfall|In the world, irregular rain|Globally, irregular rainfalls} or {growing droughts can|more frequent droughts could|growing droughts may} {affect agriculture and the livelihoods|impact the agricultural sector and the lives|be detrimental to agriculture and the lifestyles} of the {poorer|less fortunate|most disadvantaged} {sections|segments|groups} of society.
{Because solar power does not|Since solar power doesn’t|Because solar power doesn’t} {emit carbon dioxide, it|release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, solar power|produce carbon dioxide emissions, it} {can|is able to|could} {limit|reduce|slow} {climate|the effects of climate|the impact of climate} {change|changes}. {According to|As per|Based on} Greenpeace {myth 5|myth number 5|myth 5,} (report on {energy myths|myths about energy}){, solar panels can| solar panels could| solar panels are able to} {offset the carbon footprint|reduce carbon emissions|offset carbon footprints} {in as little as|within as little as|in just} {four years|four years}.
{Economic|Social|and Social Benefits.} and Social Benefits
{According to|As per|Based on} the Solar Energy Industries Association, the U.S. had an installed capacity {at|of} 69.1 gigawatts (GW){, enough| sufficient| which is enough} to {power more than|power over|supply power to more than} 13 million homes {in|during} the second quarter {2019|of 2019|of the year 2019}.
{Sources of small and decentralized|Small and decentralized sources of} {electricity|electric power}
The {greatest appeal|most appealing aspect|main benefit} {of solar energy is|for solar power is|to solar energy lies in} {its ability|its capacity|the capacity} {to be produced|to produce|for production} on a {small|smaller|tiny} scale by {end consumers|consumers who are the end users|the consumer}{, as opposed to| in contrast to the| instead of} {large-scale conventional energy sources controlled|traditional energy sources that are controlled|large-scale conventional energy sources managed} centrally by {large|big} corporations.
Photo-voltaic {cells mounted|cells that are mounted|panels that are positioned} {on the roofs|in the rooftops|to the tops} of {individual buildings|buildings|individual structures} {can generate electricity and heat|are able to generate heat and electricity|produce heat and electricity} {from|by utilizing|using} solar energy. {According to|As per|Based on} the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA){, this| it| the solar energy} is a {decentralized source of|distributed source of|decentralized source for} {electricity that can be used|energy that is utilized|electricity that can be utilized} by {households and businesses|both businesses and households|businesses and homes}. {According to|As per|Based on} the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, there are{ also|} passive solar designs {of|for} {buildings that heat or cool|structures that cool or heat|buildings that can heat or cool} {space and|spaces as well as|the space as well as} {solar water heating|the solar power of water heating|energy-efficient solar heating of the water}.
These systems are {becoming increasingly|becoming more|getting more} popular {for power generation at community|to generate power at the community|for power generation at the community} levels. {According to the Office|Based on the office|In the report of the Office} {of|for} {Energy Efficiency and Renewable|Renewable and|the Energy Efficiency and Renewable} Energy’s {analysis|report|study}{, 13 states had| 13 states produced| 13 states had} {100 megawatts of power generation|the capacity of 100 megawatts|more than 100 megawatts in power production} {in|capacity in} {2015|2015|the year 2015}. {Residential units were|Residential units had|The residential units produced} 2 gigawatts. Between 2010 {and 2015, 100 MW|between 2010 and 2015, 100 MW|to 2015, 100MW} of {community solar plants|solar power plants for community use|community solar facilities} were {built|constructed}. {These are vital|They are essential|These are crucial} {to ensure that communities continue|to allow communities|for ensuring that communities continue} to {function|operate} at {a lower|less|the lower} cost.
EIA also {states|says} that {large-scale|the large-scale} “Solar {thermal/electric plant plants generate|thermal and electric plant plants produce|thermal or electric plant plants create} {electricity by concentrating|electric power by using|electrical energy by condensing} sunlight {to heat|into heating} {a fluid, and then|the fluid, then|an oil-based fluid and} producing steam {to power a generator|to power generators|that powers a generator}.”
{Because solar power is decentralized|Since solar power is not centralized|Because solar power is distributed}{, it can be used| It can be utilized| and distributed, it is able to be utilized} in remote {locations that are|areas that are|areas} {not connected to the|disconnected from the|without a connection to} grid. This is {vital|crucial|essential} for farms {that run|with|that operate} {irrigation, greenhouses and crop|greenhouses, irrigation, crop|greenhouses, irrigation,} {and hay dryers|dryers for hay}. {According to|As per|In the words of} the Union of Concerned Scientists, this {makes agriculture safe|is what makes agriculture secure|ensures that agriculture is safe}.
{Affordable and reliable energy source|Energy source that is reliable and affordable.|A reliable, affordable and cost-effective energy source}
The {high cost|cost|price} of solar {systems|panels|power systems} {has been reduced by|is being reduced due to|have been reduced through} {technological developments|advances in technology|technological advancements}{, government subsidies and policy| as well as government subsidies and policies| along with government subsidies and policies}. According to Energy.gov{, the price| the cost} {of solar panels has|for solar panel systems has|of solar solar systems have} {fallen|dropped|decreased} by 60%{ and|, and} the {cost for solar electricity|price of solar power|cost of solar energy} systems {by|has been cut by|has decreased by} {half|50}. {Solar energy is now|The solar energy market is|It is} {more competitive than|more affordable than|competitive with} {conventional|traditional} energy sources.
According to Greenpeace{, the running| that the operating| their report, running} costs are {lower and|less and|lower , and} {the initial investment is|your initial expenditure is|an initial capital investment can be} {recouped leading|recouped , leading|recovered leading} to savings {in|on} energy costs. According to Greenpeace’s {myth|myth-busting|mythology} {report|study|research} (myth 1){, solar energy uses| solar energy is based on| solar energy utilizes} sunlight and is {free|completely free|cost-free}. {However, fossil fuels|But fossil fuels|Yet, fossil-fuels} {must|have to|need to} be {mined and transported long|mined and transported over long|extracted and transported over long} distances. {According to|Based on|In accordance with} the Greenpeace report{,|} {in|within|for} the United States, the costs {of dealing with environmental issues|for dealing with environmental concerns|of dealing with environmental problems} {from using|caused by using|due to the use of} “dirty {power resources|energy sources|power sources}” {are twice or more|are at least twice as high|can be twice or more} than the {cost of electricity|price of electricity|electricity costs} {from traditional sources like coal|generated from conventional sources such as coal|that comes from coal or other traditional sources}. {These additional costs|The additional cost|These extra costs} {can|are able to} be {offset or eliminated by|offset or eliminated through|eliminated or offset by} solar {energy|power}.
Generation of Jobs
Guardian {reports that the|states that|says that the} United States was the fifth-largest {producer of solar panels worldwide|solar panel manufacturer in the world|solar panel producer in the world} in {2016|the year 2016|the year 2016}. {It has also|The industry has also|It also has} {created thousands of jobs|generated thousands of jobs|created thousands of new jobs}. According to Energy.gov{, solar employment| the solar workforce| Solar employment} has {increased 123% over|grown by 123% in the last|increased by 123% over} five years. In 2015{, there were 209,000| there were 209,000| there were 29,000} {solar workers|solar-related workers|solar employees}. {The majority of|Most} solar installations were {done|performed|carried out} by {small businesses|small-sized businesses|small companies}. {Next came|The next step was|Following were} {salespeople, designers and service|designers, salespeople and service|designers, salespeople, and} professionals. {This industry grew|The industry was growing|This sector grew} {at a 12% faster|at a faster|by 12% more} {pace than the average|rate than the average|rate than the typical} American {job market,|employment market|work force,} {which kept|which helped keep|keeping} the economy {moving|going}.
Solar Energy Industry Jobs
64{%| percent} of U.S. electricity was generated {from fossil fuels,|by fossil fuels|using fossil fuels,} {such as coal, petroleum|like coal, petroleum|including petroleum, coal}{, natural gases,| natural gas, natural gas,| natural gas, natural gas} and {other gas|various other gas|other gases}. {About 19% of the|Around 19% of} electricity {was generated using|produced was generated by|generated was produced using} nuclear energy{ and 17%|, and 17%|, while 17% came} {from|using|by} renewable sources. {These numbers are unchanged from|The figures are the same as|This is unchanged from} {2015|the year 2015}. According to {a|an} Solar Foundation report, the solar industry employed 242,000 {workers|people|employees} {in 2018|in 2018|in the year 2018}.
{Solar Workforce Increasing|The Solar Workforce is Growing|Increase in the Solar Workforce}
U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER){, 2017| 2017.| 2017} U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER){, workers| The number of workers| the number of employees} {in the Traditional|employed in the traditional|working in the traditional} Energy and Energy Efficiency sector {are approximately|comprise approximately|are around} 6.4 {million|millions} Americans. The number of {jobs created|jobs that were created|new jobs created} in 2016 was{ almost| nearly|} {5% higher than|five percent higher than in|5percent more than} the {previous year, with|previous year, which was|year before, and was} 300,000. In 2016{,|} 14% of {all|the} new jobs {in|created in} the U.S. were created by this {industry|sector}. {These|The} {industries employ 55% of|sectors employ 55% of|industries employ 55%} the energy workers{, while|. In addition,|. Moreover,} {approximately 374,000 people work|around 374,000 employees work|about 374,000 are employed} {part-time or full time|either full-time or part-time|on a full or part-time basis} in {solar|the solar industry}. {Around 260,000 employees work full-time|About 260,000 workers work full-time|There are around 260,000 full-time employees} in the solar {sector|industry|field}. The number of {solar workers|solar employees|solar-related workers} {grew by 25% in|increased by 25% in|has increased by 25% since} {2016|the year 2016}.
{Research|and Innovation Funding} and Innovation Funding
Since 1977{,| since 1977,| in 1977,} {the|since 1977, the|in 1977 the} U.S. Department of Energy has been the {principal|main|primary} {funding agency|agency for funding|financing agency}. {In 2006,|The year 2006 saw|Since 2006,} solar {energy|power} received funding of{ over| more than|} {150 million dollars|150million dollars|$150 million}. {Research into solar power|The research into the solar energy|Studies into solar power} {received $310million|was awarded $310 million|earned $310 million} in 2013, {with $65|and $65|with an additional $65} million {added in 2016|more added in 2016|added in the year 2016}. {It was designed to improve|It was developed to increase the|The idea was to increase the} {efficiency of solar panels|effectiveness of solar panel systems|performance of solar cells}, {create|develop|design} {new solar power|innovative solar|the latest solar energy} collectors{ and|, and} storage capacities, {and lower|and reduce|as well as lower} the {cost of electricity generation|price of electricity production|price of electricity generated} {so that it is|to make it|so that it becomes} {more affordable for everyone through|accessible to everyone via|affordable to all through} the [xfield_company{]|company.|The [xfield_company}
According to MIT{, research is underway| researchers, they are working| the research team is working} to {develop new photovoltaic devices|create new photovoltaic devices|design new photovoltaic systems}. This {includes|involves} {reducing|cutting down on|decreasing} {the amount of silicon|the quantity of silicon|how much silicon is} {used|utilized} and {experimenting with various|testing various|exploring different} {forms and shapes|designs and forms|types and designs} of {panels, biobased|solar panels. Other options include bio-based|the panels. They also experiment with biobased} {materials|material|substances}{, panel-less solar production,| and solar panels that are not panel-less,| as well as solar panel production that is not panel-less} {etc|and so on|etc}.
{Another option is|A different option would be|An alternative is} to {improve|increase|boost} the {storage capacity of batteries|capacity of batteries to store energy|battery’s capacity for storage} {in order to|to|so that they can} {store|conserve|save} {excess solar energy for|surplus solar energy for|surplus solar energy to} {later|future} use. This {will increase|can increase|will improve} {efficiency and ensure continuous|efficiency and guarantee a continuous|the efficiency of batteries and ensure a constant} supply. {The combination of lithium-ion batteries|Combining lithium-ion batteries|Lithium-ion battery combination} {and|with} software, {as well as|along with|and} {new|the new} “polymer {hybrid supercapacitors|supercapacitors that are hybrid}”{, would help to| will help| can help} {lower costs|reduce costs}.
Five Reasons to {Support|Be Proud of|Back} Solar Energy
{Many homeowners and businesses|A lot of homeowners and businesses|Numerous businesses and homeowners} are {switching|turning} to solar power {for|due to} {a variety of|various|many} reasons. There are {many benefits|numerous benefits|many advantages} {to solar power,|of solar power,|for solar power, and} not {only for individuals|just for people,|just for the individual,} but {also for the entire|for the whole|for everyone on the} {planet|world|globe}. {These are just|Here are|These are only} {a few reasons to support|some of the reasons to be supportive of|some of the reasons why you should support} solar {energy|power}.
1. It’s {good for the environment|beneficial for the environment.|great for the environment.}
Solar energy is {more sustainable|more environmentally friendly|much more eco-friendly} {than conventional electricity|as compared to conventional electrical power|in comparison to traditional electricity}. It {doesn’t rely|does not rely|isn’t dependent} on fossil fuels{ and it|, and it| and} {does not pollute|doesn’t pollute|does not cause pollution to} the {air and water|environment or water|water or air}. This {makes solar energy a better|is why solar energy is a superior|makes solar energy a more suitable} {choice for many|option for a lot of|option for many}. Solar energy {uses|makes use of|utilizes} the {earth’s natural resources while|natural resources of the earth, whereas|earth’s resources, while} {conventional electricity harms or depletes|conventional electricity destroys or depletes|traditional electricity depletes or harms} {them|the resources|these resources}.
2. {It is a reliable|This is an efficient|It’s a reliable}{,| and} {cost-effective energy source|efficient and cost-effective source of energy.|economical energy source}
The sun is {the renewable|a renewable|the only renewable} energy source. {While fossil fuels will|Although fossil fuels may|While fossil fuels} eventually {run out of energy|exhaust their energy|be exhausted}{, sunlight won’t| but sunlight will not| however sunlight will not}. {Solar energy is therefore highly|Therefore, solar energy is extremely|It is therefore extremely} reliable. {It is also much cheaper|It’s also less expensive|It’s also cheaper} than fossil fuels{, which| that} {can be expensive|are costly|are expensive} to {mine and use|extract and then use|mine and to use}. {To reap the benefits|For the best results}{, all you need is| you require| only require} {a one-time solar equipment installation|an installation of solar panels once|the installation of a solar panel once}.
3. It {saves|will save|can save} you money {in the long-term|over the long run.|over time.}
{Although the cost|While the price|The cost} {of installing solar panels and solar electric systems has|for installing solar systems and panels has|to install solar panel systems as well as solar electrical systems have} {dropped|decreased|slowed} in recent {years, some|years, a few|times, some} {people still find it daunting|people are still hesitant|individuals are still reluctant} to {invest|make the investment} {in solar energy|into solar power|on solar electricity}. {The key thing is to|It is important to|The most important thing to do is} {remember that solar energy installation|keep in mind that installing solar panels|be aware that solar energy installation} is {a once-off event|an event that happens once|a one-time event}. {However, paying for|But, the cost of} electricity is {an ongoing, expensive|a continuous, costly}{, and frequent expense,| and regular expense,| and frequent expense} {especially with rising electric rates|particularly with the rising cost of electricity|particularly in light of rising electricity rates}. {You will be able to|It is possible to|You can} {save a lot of money|reduce your expenses|reduce your costs} {by investing in solar energy|through investing in solar power|when you invest in solar electricity}.
4. Solar Power creates jobs and {spurs|stimulates|boosts} economic growth
Did you {know|have the knowledge|realize} {that the|that|it is true that the} US solar industry {creates|generates|is responsible for} more jobs per {capita than any other sector|person than any other industry|average than any other industry}? According to {The|the} Solar Foundation’s {most recent|latest} National Solar Jobs Census report{, solar energy creates| solar energy generates| solar energy is responsible for} {17 times more jobs than|seventeen times the number of jobs as does|nearly 17 times as many jobs as} {the|other sectors of the|all other industries in the} US {overall|general|total} economy. There were 250,000 {workers|people employed|employees} {in the solar energy|working in the solar power|within the solar energy} {sector|industry|field} {as of 2019|in the year 2019|at the time of the 2019 census}.
5. It {promotes energy independence|encourages energy independence|helps to ensure energy independence.}
Energy independence {is the ability|refers to the ability|is the capacity} to not {rely|depend} on the grid {for|to get} energy. This {method leaves you vulnerable|leaves you open|makes you more vulnerable} to price {increases and can|hikes and could|increases , and could} {also lead to|cause|result in} power {outages|interruptions|failures} {on|in} Long Island and New York City. {You could have problems|There could be problems|It could be a problem} {if there is no other|when there is no alternative|in the event that there isn’t a} {way|method|option} to {power|supply power to|provide power to} your home. {When|If} you have {a backup battery system and|an emergency battery backup system as well as|backup batteries and} solar {pv|PV} panels, {you can avoid|you will not be|you’ll be able to avoid} being {tied to|tethered to|dependent on} unstable power grids {when|at times when} you {most need it|need it most|require it the most}.