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This infographic provides an interesting high-level look at just how much energy the sun could provide. If only we were able to better harness it!<\/p>\n

Do you think one day our energy needs will be met entirely by solar power?<\/p>\n

(Click the image to enlarge it)<\/p>\n

\"Solars<\/a><\/p>\n

Image credit:<\/strong> Solar Sphere Solar Light Kits<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

How much solar power does the sun provide to us? A nearly limitless amount: this infographic puts it into perspective.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":28,"featured_media":14814,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,7],"tags":[4961,52,6,1676,4996,155,5987],"yoast_head":"\nHow Much Solar Power is Available to Us?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How much solar power does the sun provide to us? 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