Why Should You Have Solar Power?

Following the devastation of the Nepal earthquake, thousands of volunteers flocked to the hard-hit regions to lend a hand and provide aid. These volunteers brought water, food, and shelter to help give life to the survivors. And while they bring life, others bring light. [caption id="attachment_18224" align="alignright" width="300"] CBC[/caption] SunFarmer is just one of the organizations working hard to bring energy and power to the devastated Nepalese cities, towns, and villages. The goal of SunFarmer is to bring the reliable resource of solar energy to developing countries. Nepal definitely fits the bill. Not to be outdone, Gham Power is a Nepal-based solar power company that rushed to the aid of its fellow countrymen. Since the earthquake, Gham Power has set lights and recharge stations to help aid workers and those still living in that area. While these companies and organizations work to provide light and power to the survivors, my thoughts are brought back to us, today. What would happen if our grid went down? How would we get power? Of course, even before the earthquake, electricity in Nepal wasn’t the most stable of commodities. This solar initiative could help change that, however. Just how stable is our grid? And what’s our backup? Following Hurricane Sandy, over 8 million U.S. homes were left without power for days, and some even weeks. That, my friends, is a lot of dark days and even darker nights. Sometimes it can be hard to believe that such a power outage could even happen here. But, if one super storm can wreck the grid like that, who’s to say it won’t happen again? And when the grid goes down, you’ll definitely want an alternate power supply. Power and light are very important to us as human beings, both in our every-day lives and as survivors of a disaster. The CEO of Gham Power in Nepal explained why being left without power is so discomforting: [caption id="attachment_18225" align="alignright" width="200"] Eco Watch[/caption] “First, you don’t want to be in the dark, as it’s scary, you don’t feel safe, and it is also very cumbersome to get, or administer relief without light. “Second, in this day and age, your first instinct is to reach out for your loved ones to check if they are okay and let them know you are okay, and when you reach for your mobile phone, it’s dead and there is no place to charge it.” Without power, life really can be much more difficult. Fortunately, we live in a day and age where we don’t have to rely on just one source of power. As we’ve seen from the examples of Gham Power and SunFarmer, solar power is a viable option for providing ourselves with power. Of course, there are other sources of power out there (wind, hydro, etc.), but solar power can be used in most every part part of the world, regardless of geography. Except maybe the North Pole during the winter, where night can last more than 24 hours. But other than that, you should be good. Another reason why solar power is so great is that it can be a portable energy source. This means you can have power for your phone, laptop, or TV not only during emergencies, but anytime you’re away from a wall plug, like while you’re out camping. Check out our line of solar products and other alternate energy sources to Replace something that would fit your needs. Be prepared with power whenever you need it, wherever you need it. What is your preferred source of alternate energy?