The Importance of Solar Energy in Human Life

Converting energy resources to a useful power source such as electricity is the biggest achievement made by humans. Human life is almost unimaginable without electricity. Electricity plays a fundamental role in our daily life due to its significant importance and widespread use. A plethora of natural energy resources are available on Earth such as solar, wind, geothermal, fossil fuels, ocean energy, etc. Among these energy resources, solar energy is a long-persisting energy source. Solar energy is a renewable resource, and the energy can be harnessed without depletion. There are various ways to convert solar energy to useful purposes such as solar heaters, solar panels, solar cookers, and more. Solar panels are one of best sustainable and renewable energy source to provide 24/7 electricity without emitting greenhouse gases or air pollutants, unlike fossil fuels. Solar power helps in reducing our carbon footprint, mitigating climate change, and improving air quality, leading to a cleaner and healthier environment for both present and future generations. Solar energy provides individuals and communities with the opportunity to generate their own electricity. By installing solar panels on rooftops or utilizing solar farms, people can reduce their reliance on centralized power grids and imported fossil fuels, thereby achieving energy independence, and enhancing energy security. Solar energy can easily reach areas that are not easily accessible by traditional power grids. Remote communities or regions with limited infrastructure can benefit from solar power systems, which can provide electricity for lighting, communication, education, healthcare, and other essential services. Due to continuous solar demand and growth, it also creates numerous jobs.

Peeling Through the Past

By Isaiah Winters I never cared about wallpaper – until now. That’s because on a recent revisit to one of Gwangju’s oldest abandoned hanok houses, a friend showed me just … Read More

Gwangju to Host Busking World Cup 2023

By Gwangju News The first annual Gwangju Busking World Cup, which took place in October 2022 was a resounding success. It boosted the international profile of Gwangju and filled the … Read More

Crossword Puzzle Answers for June 2023

ACROSS1 BOSAN6 BTS9 KDJ12 JUNTA13 AOA14 TOP15 JISAN16 TAEMONG18 RAG20 SUE21 ACAI24 RAT26 CHUN30 MER31 LIS32 SHONE33 ULI34 TTEOK36 RCA37 STELE39 ANY40 SAT41 EASE42 FNC43 FEST44 ALI46 ECO48 TWOFIVE52 HONAM56 … Read More

For Whom the Bell Tolls

By Park Nahm-Sheik This is the title of one of Hemingway’s major works of fiction. It tells the story of Robert Jordan, a young American volunteer attached to a Republican … Read More

Hanok-Inspired Café Onhwa in Dongmyeong-dong

By Ophélie Papier For coffee and sweet food lovers, Dongmyeong-dong Café Street is definitely for you. Dongmyeong-dong was once a wealthy neighborhood of Gwangju but lost its dynamism when people … Read More

Better Together – 2. Gwangju International Student Day 2023

By Jo Lezada Photos by Kim Tae-hyung The 2023 Gwangju Citizens’ Day convention held at Jungoe Park presented a myriad of foods, fun, and entertainment for everyone to partake in … Read More

Better Together – 1. Together Day

On Sunday, May 21, 2023, Jungoe Park in northeastern Gwangju was the site of a tremendously successfully and extremely well-attended “tri-festival.” The park, directly adjacent to the Biennale, hosted Citizen’s … Read More