... electricity for lighting purposes but also generates enough power for hot water storage and heating systems, which will be a main requirement for the ranger's house. Initially when solar power was first introduced it was prominently utilised in countries, which had a greater number of sunlight hours, as the power generated could not be stored. But with the introduction of backup batteries, this has greatly increased the areas now available to solar power. Solar power was also seen as an alternative during the energy crises of the 1970's (Oil Supply Crises) hence this promoted the need to find alternative power supplies. The Chernobyl accident in particular brought home to Europeans the need for cleaner and safer forms of energy. Solar panels are probably the most benign method of power generation known. They are silent, produce no emissions, and use no fuel other than sunlight. Solar panels do also generate electricity ...

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