Blog Updated: June 2026
When you hear the term “solar system,” you probably start thinking about planets, stars, and the Milky Way, but at Namaste Solar we start thinking a little closer to home. Our solar systems are made up of panels that convert energy from sunlight into electricity. We help you power your home with the sun!
Key Takeaways for Solar Energy for Kids
- Powered by the sun: Namaste Solar harnesses the power of sunlight to help you create electricity for your home, creating positive impacts on the environment and saving homeowners money.
- Solar panels absorb photons: Solar panels absorb photons from the sunlight, turning them into electricity, and then use a solar inverter to turn electricity into power that can be used to turn the lights on at your house.
- Solar alternatives: Plug in solar and community solar gardens are great options for those who can’t get solar on their roof.
Working with the Sun
The sun is 93 million miles away from Earth, but it only takes 8 minutes and 20 seconds for its light to reach us. It produces light, heat, and energy that makes life on Earth possible. Sunlight is a renewable resource, which means it cannot be used up within your lifetime.
People have been using the sun to their advantage for hundreds of years from using solar energy in agriculture to constructing buildings and homes with windows facing the sun to pull in light and heat. At Namaste Solar, we harness the power of sunlight to help you create electricity for your home, creating positive impacts on the environment and saving homeowners thousands of dollars.
Your Very Own Solar System
Have you seen homes with solar panels on the roof or driven past a field full of solar panels collecting sunlight? Or maybe you’ve seen toys (such as a remote control car) that are powered by a mini solar panel? All of these panels work the same by absorbing photons from the sunlight, turning them into electricity, and then using a solar inverter to turn electricity into power that can be used to turn the lights on at your house, collect energy to power hundreds of homes, or make a flower dance.
Changing the World One Panel at a Time
Right now, the most common energy sources are coal, natural gas, and oil. But this is changing. In 2024, 96% of the global demand for new electricity was met by renewables, like wind and solar power. The old energy sources from fossil fuels create greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and methane. These gases contribute to air pollution, which is harmful to the environment.
Solar power cuts down on the need for these nonrenewable resources while also providing added benefits to the environment. Using a solar system to power your home helps fight climate change and reduces your carbon footprint. You can take this test to find out what your current carbon footprint is and learn more ways to cut back on your greenhouse gas emissions.
What If You Can’t Get Solar on Your Roof?
Sometimes installing your own solar system might not work for your family or your home. In that case, there are still great options to make a positive impact on the environment!
One of those options is community solar, sometimes called solar farms. Some businesses have installed huge community solar gardens where they have rows and rows of solar panels. You can buy electricity from that solar farm, which offsets the energy you use from your utility company.
Another option is plug-in solar. With plug-in solar, you buy a smaller solar system that you can plug directly into the outlets in your home. Read more about plug in solar and community solar here.
Thinking Closer to Home
If you’ve ever wondered about how to combat climate change as a family or thought about solar for your roof, now is a great time to find out how to bring the solar system to your home.
Talk to one of our non-commissioned solar experts to get a free quote and figure out if switching to solar is right for you. We take a “no pressure, no commission” approach so that you can get your questions answered without having to deal with a pushy sales rep. Give us a call at 303-536-8920 or click the button below to get started.
