What are the environmental impacts of solar energy and role of solar energy in sustainable agriculture?
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the impact on the environment depends from natural resource use (like biodiversity, water, energy etc.) Planning to use solar energy means that related technological and ecological resources will be used (RES, coal, oil, gas, etc.) either for production of natural capital or consumption. The former will provide energy inputs through biomas production or primary production while consumption will relate to sustainable energy levels through RES So, such an impact depends from the available capital of energy resources and its sustainable use while the role in sustainable agriculture depends from the consumption of the energy capital needed to provide energy to achieve agricultural production and life cycle management and assesment in order to cut down costs that is, to attest cost-effectiveness
Solar energy technologies and power plants do not produce air pollution or greenhouse gases when operating. Using solar energy can have a positive, indirect effect on the environment when solar energy replaces or reduces the use of other energy sources that have larger effects on the environment. Solar energy is a sustainable energy source, has a low environmental impact, and promotes energy independence. On the other hand, it is limited by how long the sun is out, may cause a scarcity of materials, and contains hazardous materials similar to electronics. Solar energy is a sustainable and clean source of energy that doesn't produce harmful particulates in the air. So it reduces air pollution and makes our cities healthier places to live in. Solar panels are usually located on rooftops or other areas that can capture sunlight all day long. The sun provides the energy that drives the earth's climate system. Variations in the composition and intensity of incident solar radiation hitting the Earth may produce changes in global and regional climate which are both different and additional to those from man-made climate change. Solar energy mainly photovoltaic (PV) systems could be a feasible, long-term solution to promote sustainable agricultural systems. These PV systems can provide the electricity needed for water pumping and water-saving irrigation technologies for food production, as well as for post-harvest food processing and storage. The use of solar energy can be a revolutionary advancement for the agricultural sector, by adding value in many ways like saving precious water resources, reducing dependency on the grid, saving power costs in the long run and even becoming an additional revenue stream. Solar energy is a clean and environmentally friendly source of energy that produces no greenhouse gas emissions. This makes it an ideal energy source for India, as it can help reduce the country's carbon footprint and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Solar energy can be used in sustainable development in several ways. It can be used to generate electricity, heat water or air in homes and buildings, or produce solar fuels. It can also help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Renewable energy is a critical solution in combating climate change. By transitioning to a low-carbon energy mix, we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy security, and provide millions of people access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy. Most farm machines are driven by fossil fuels, which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and, in turn, accelerate climate change. Such environmental damage can be mitigated by the promotion of renewable resources such as solar, wind, biomass, tidal, geo-thermal, small-scale hydro, biofuels and wave-generated power.
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