Alternative energy sources offer an opportunity to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels and produce cleaner, renewable energy. One such alternative is solar power. Solar power is a form of renewable energy generated through the conversion of sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic cells or concentrated solar thermal collectors. It can be used for both residential and commercial applications, and has a number of advantages over traditional fossil fuels.

Compared to coal, one of the most widely used fossil fuels, solar power offers several distinct advantages from both an environmental and economic standpoint. For example, solar power does not produce any carbon emissions when generating electricity as coal does; in fact, it produces no emissions at all which makes it far more environmentally friendly than burning coal for energy production. Additionally, due to its renewable nature, there are no fuel costs associated with generating electricity from solar panels; once installed they can provide free electrical energy as long as they receive adequate sunlight exposure during the day (and often even at night). This means that households or businesses reliant on solar power do not need to worry about rising fuel costs like those that use fossil fuels must endure. Furthermore, since many countries incentivize individuals or businesses who install photovoltaic systems through incentives such as tax credits or rebates, this can further help make them cost-effective options compared to traditional sources of electrical generation like coal plants. Finally, unlike some other forms of renewables such as wind turbines which require large amounts of land space dedicated solely to their operation (which may negatively impact local wildlife), small rooftop systems made up of individual photovoltaic cells have minimal impact on their surrounding environment while still successfully producing clean electricity from sunlight each day (assuming adequate sun is available).