Solar Power Plants A solar power plant uses sunlight to get energy. As the sunlight is ample and renewable, one can use it to power up the home and business premises. If you install a solar power plant , you might need to spend upfront. However, it will minimize your energy consumption significantly. More importantly, it will reduce the dependency factor. That means you can power up your home in an emergency without relying on your electric grid. You can use renewable energy  to generate electricity. The generated electricity can be used for cooling, heating, and many other purposes.