There’s not a day that goes by where incredible advancements aren’t being made in the field of the solar power industry. Solar power offers an immense amount of ways to save money and keep the planet safe as well. This power is becoming more and more mainstream all the time in our homes. However, there are a lot of homeowners that think they cannot afford to do solar power. Moreover, there are countless more who are hesitant to go “off-the-grid” simply because they have heard a lot of solar myths. However, the following is some extra information that is sure to allay your misconceptions regarding solar power in your home or office.
There’s a few things that homeowners should know about using solar energy for their home. First of all, one of the best ways for homeowners to clear up any solar misconceptions they might have is to fully understand what it might understand to “go off the grid.” For instance, many homeowners automatically think that the only way to go solar would be to install their own solar panels. However, that isn’t necessarily the case.
Read on to know more about overcoming common solar myths:
Solar Myth 1
Many individuals automatically think that having a solar panel in your home means that you would have one perched on your roof! In 2020 and beyond that isn’t necessarily the case. More and more individuals are investing in the idea of being part of a collective neighborhood or community of hundreds of people or more who get their energy from a solar farm. This is called community solar, and this is a concept that is most popular in the states of California, Colorado, Minnesota, and Massachusetts.
Solar Myth 2
Another misconception from home owners would be the concept that solar power is more expensive to use. Yes, there is a large initial investment, but over the long haul solar power can actually be less expensive than fossil fuel energy sources.
In fact, many homeowners have actually “broke even” after they have used solar power in as little a time as three years!
Solar Myth 3
One of the most common solar panel myths would have to be that an individual’s home simply uses too much power to rely on solar energy. This simply isn’t true. First of all, the typical solar panels that you would install on either your roof or in your backyard will generate between 5 to 20 kilowatts.
For a good comparison, an ordinary light bulb in your home will only burn about .01 kilowatt per hour. According to Unbound Solar, “Selecting the most efficient solar panel is important, but you’ll also want to be sure to install the panels strategically and properly care for them over time.”
Benefits of solar energy for homeowners
Installing solar panels can present many benefits to you and your home. First of all, you will often be able to significantly reduce (or even completely eliminate) your energy bills. This is because even in an area with moderate sunlight, it will often produce more power than what you need. Naturally, on days where you experience a net gain of power, you can trade it with your local utility. However, even on cloudy days, you will still get power, just not as much. You also can earn tax credits and rebates that will not only help you defray the costs of installing your system, but it will often pay you as well.
Finally, you will also start saving from day one, with options such as a free energy bill being the most obvious choice. However, another great savings you will encounter would be that the solar panel will protect your roof. Additionally, it will increase your home’s resale value by an immense amount.
As you can see, solar power is a useful tool for homeowners across the United States. Give us a call today for more information regarding this wonderful investment!
Salman is a prolific environmental writer, and has authored more than 500 articles in reputed journals, magazines and websites. He is proactively engaged in creating mass awareness on renewable energy, waste management, sustainability and conservation all over the world.
Salman can be reached on salman@cleantechloops.com
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