It seems like a match made in heaven. Two industries that are going to be needed for the coming year are solar energy and video production. Video production is going to be needed to help show the benefits of going solar, and solar is going to be needed to power all the video cameras and lights.
Is any of this really true? Let’s take a closer look.
Video Production Going Solar
If you’re reading this, I assume that you’re either involved in video production or have at least considered getting involved. If not, maybe it’s time to consider a career in video production.
The video industry is experiencing an unprecedented rise in popularity, with people around the world watching video content on their smartphones more than any other type of content. In fact, according to HubSpot Blogs research, users across all platforms (mobile, desktop, and tablet) spent more than twice as much time watching videos on their phones than they did reading articles or looking at photos.
This raises an important question: Is video production somehow “solved” or is it just a matter of time before it’s obsolete? Or, to put it more bluntly, will video production somehow disappear once the pandemic is over and we’re back to working at a regular pace?
While there’s never any guarantee of how long any technology will exist in some form or another, some content creators and distributors are already starting to see the writing on the wall. With the rise of TikTok and other platforms that rival YouTube in popularity, video content creators are struggling to stay relevant.
Why Should You Go Solar?
If you’re reading this, I assume that you’re either interested in going solar or know someone who is. If not, maybe it’s time to consider a career in solar energy.
Since the start of this year, a number of solar companies have announced major expansions, with some promising to provide electricity to more than 100,000 homes and businesses throughout the country. As a result, many people are wondering: Why should I go solar? What is motivating these companies to expand so quickly?
In order to understand why these companies are experiencing such a boom in growth, we need to take a quick look at how solar technology has evolved over the years.
The Early Years
Let’s begin with a bit of history. For years, solar technology existed in a stagnant state, with innovations mostly limited to the development of larger and more efficient solar cells. This all changed in 2016, when an enterprising group of engineers at Stanford University developed a novel approach to creating a solar cell that was flexible, foldable, and lightweight. The culmination of their efforts was the aptly named “solar paper,” a first-of-its-kind material that can be printed, folded, and glued to make tiny solar cells that are perfect for covering or packing pixels on small devices like phones and tablets. (You can also use your computer to print the paper directly onto solar cell material, with no need to go through an intermediary like a printer cartridge.)
Printing the solar cells directly on flexible plastic film makes them more durable and prevents them from being easily damaged by moisture or by extreme changes in temperature. In addition, the materials used in solar cells are now much cheaper, with some manufacturers reporting that they have cut their prices by more than half since 2016.
This brings us to the present day, after years of innovation and technological advancements in the solar industry. While there are still huge gaps in terms of affordability, there’s never been a better time to be a part of the solar revolution.
Where Do I Sign Up?
With the cost of solar technology continuing to decline and more people realizing the advantages of going green, we’re likely to see a rise in the number of people interested in purchasing their own systems. If you’re reading this, I assume that you’re either interested in going solar or know someone who is. If not, maybe it’s time to consider a career in solar energy.
While there are still major barriers to entry for those looking to purchase solar equipment (e.g., financing), a number of companies have sprung up to provide streamlined mortgage solutions for those looking to purchase a home solar system. Interested in going solar? There are various state-based loan programs available to help with the down payment, as well as credit cards that offer interest-free monthly payments for the life of the account.
The Last Word
Is any of this really true? Will video production somehow disappear once the pandemic is over and we’re back to working at a regular pace? Or, to put it more bluntly, will video production somehow disappear once the pandemic is over and we’re back to working at a regular pace?
While there’s never any guarantee of how long any technology will exist in some form or another, some content creators and distributors are already starting to see the writing on the wall. With the rise of TikTok and other platforms that rival YouTube in popularity, video content creators are struggling to stay relevant.
While video cameras and lights are still needed to film content, more and more people are relying on their smartphones to shoot videos and use apps like TikTok to distribute those videos to the world. In the coming months and years, many are expecting video production to take a backseat to reading articles and watching video content on television.