Pollution mitigation through solar

There are many things individuals can do to reduce their carbon footprint. But by far, the most profound and lasting action you can take is to install solar panels on your home or business. From recycling to hybrid and electric cars, it has gradually become cheaper and easier to reverse the damage our long-term reliance on fossil fuels has done to the environment. For urban folks, we’re reminded of the impact nearly every time we look up at the sky. Layers of smog and dirty air are becoming more common in cities across the world. Dependence on finite fossil fuels like coal and oil has done more than leave us reliant on a fuel source that is slated to last only another half-century. It has also made our air difficult to breathe. If we want cleaner air, it’s time to take a serious look at alternative energy sources that are renewable, sustainable, and more gentle to the planet.

Why is solar energy on such a roll?

The reasons for solar energy are almost too numerous to discuss here. The sun is a clean, sustainable source of energy. It provides direct heat and light, generates electricity, and provides solar heating and cooling. The sun’s power to provide renewable energy even extends to its role in creating winds that are harvested for wind power and growing plants that provide biofuels. Perhaps one of the best things about solar energy is that it’s easy to take advantage of at home. In addition, new solar technologies are making solar panels cheaper and more efficient. You don’t need a solar farm to tap into the benefits of solar power and make a difference — and you don’t need a big wallet either. Solar panels make it simple and affordable to switch to solar power no matter where you live or what your budget is. If you want to help bring back clear skies to our urban areas, installing solar panels is the best thing you can do. They don’t produce any harmful emissions, and panels also reduce the amount of energy needed for every building they power. Most solar panels manufactured today are strong enough to endure high winds and heavy snows. This makes it possible for people in nearly every climate to use solar panels for energy.

What are the benefits of solar panels?

Environmental: Unlike fossil fuels that emit harmful byproducts like carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, mercury, and particulate dust, solar panels don’t emit any damaging emissions. Increased use of solar panels to make energy will reduce the number of emissions from fossil fuels, helping minimize the damage of smog, acid rain, and contaminated water sources. Solar power will be available for as long as the sun shines, which is estimated to be at least another 5 billion years. Solar is also readily available in every spot on the globe, making solar power one of the most available and sustainable energy sources.
Financial: Saving money is one of the biggest benefits of switching to solar. Solar panels reduce what homeowners pay each month for their electricity bill. In fact, solar industry experts estimate that an average solar panel user can reduce their monthly power costs by about 50 percent per month over the life of their system.
Additionally, to reduce bills, many states and utility companies offer programs that buy back the excess energy produced by solar panels. This potentially reduces monthly bills to zero and sometimes even paying the homeowner for the energy they produced for the overall power grid.

How do I learn more about solar panels for my home?

Adding solar panels to your home is a responsible move that will help your bank account and make a positive environmental impact on air quality. To maximize your benefits, do your research online. Investigate any state and federal incentives available to you and research solar power purchase agreements that pay you for the power your panels produce. Before putting in your order, make sure you know how much it will cost up front and how to get the biggest benefit for your investment.

Solar power is here to stay, and the sooner you explore how much you can save, the sooner you can enjoy the benefits of residential solar power. Go to HahaSmart.com and try our price checker tool. It tells you how much solar power you need, and how much you can save.

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