Solar is easily the best energy choice

The debate about the ideal energy source has become easier as scientific data accumulates. Because the world has only another fifty years of fossil fuels remaining, there is no option but to opt for renewable energy sources that don’t damage the environment. Solar power continues to increase in importance as an energy source for homes and businesses. 

The world is embracing solar 

Solar power is the fastest growing energy source in the world. Since 2008, the world’s installed capacity for solar photovoltaic energy increased by over 93,000 megawatts. The biggest proponents of solar energy are the two nations who pollute the most: China and India. Germany is the solar leader in Europe and California leads the way in the Americas.

Solar power has been around a long time

Even prehistoric man used the sun to heat their homes. Scientists began experimenting with solar energy in the 1800s. In 1878, the first solar power generator was displayed at the Universal Exhibition in Paris. The inventor, Augustin Mouchot, amazed the crowds with his solar-powered ice maker. Though his discoveries received positive notice from lawmakers as well as the masses, inexpensive and plentiful coal reserves pushed this innovative creation to the backburner. Despite challenges from competing methods, the technology continued to evolve. Over a century later, in 1979, the first solar panels were installed at the White House.

Community solar projects on the rise

Tax credits and incentives make new solar installations an attractive option, but the upfront costs of these systems are still a bit much to many potential users. Community solar projects are making this energy source more available to everyone. Solar communities, sometimes called solar gardens, are solar power plants that are maintained by a collective group. Homeowners who can’t afford private installations or those whose property won’t support an independent system can sometimes buy shares in solar communities. In exchange for fees, the homeowner receives a share of the generated power. This can appear as credits on their monthly utility bill or power channeled directly into their home or apartment. This encourages cleaner energy sources, and solar community projects are bringing reliable power to areas with little or no access to traditional power sources.

The cost of solar energy is rapidly declining

Technological innovations are constantly occurring that make it possible to produce high-quality panels, inverters, and batteries at lower prices. This will continue to drive new installation prices down. In addition, there are new materials being developed that that are less costly and more efficient. 

There has never been a better time to install a solar energy system!

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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