Debunking the Most Common Arguments Against Solar Energy

Like most things, there are always people who are passionately against something, even if there’s no real reason to be. People who think renewable energy is nothing more than a fad, people who think it costs too much, people who think traditional energy is more efficient. There will always be people trying to argue against change. However, when it comes to solar energy, we’ve heard it all before, and because of that, we know exactly what to say in response. For any argument someone brings up against solar energy, you’ll know exactly what to say with the help of this article.

“Solar energy costs too much.”

A lot of people think solar energy is too expensive because of how much the initial installation costs. In reality, while it’s true the initial installation is a hefty chunk of change, that doesn’t cover the full scope of how much it actually costs. In the long run, you’ll be saving so much with solar energy that it will pay for itself about seven years in. The average solar panels last around thirty years. Which means that for a large majority of its lifespan, you’ll actually be saving (or even making) money. You could actually have a net gain if you sell your excess energy back to a power company.

“It takes up too much space.”

You might have been told your roof is too small for the huge amount of space solar energy systems take up. The reality is, even if you have a small roof, are a renter, or live in an apartment, there are ways for you to go solar, too. Things like neighbors with solar panels and solar farms are great ways to go fully solar without worrying about your living space. And you don’t have to go fully solar to start taking the first steps. If you live in an apartment, just hooking up one small wall panel to power up your TV could be the first step in the right direction towards conserving energy.

“It isn’t necessary - fossil fuels aren’t that bad.”

People often don’t understand the gravity of the fossil fuel situation. They don’t seem to understand that fossil fuels are a finite resource, and yes, they’ll be gone soon! They could be completely gone by 2052 at this rate! Not only that, but they’re destroying our planet. The switch to solar energy isn’t just a possibility, it’s an inevitability.

“Solar power isn’t as efficient as traditional power.”

It’s actually been proven that solar energy is not only more efficient but significantly more efficient than traditional power. Unlike traditional energy, it doesn’t produce waste heat, and it comes directly from our atmosphere, allowing it to be far more efficient than any traditional energy.

“It’s just a fad.”

Many people believe solar energy is just in style right now and that it’ll disappear as soon as it arrived. Not only has it actually been growing over time, but it’s now rivaling traditional energy. And as we discussed above, eventually, it will be inevitable. Traditional energy is running off a finite resource, which means that solar energy is not only not a fad, but it’s about to be the only thing in style.

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