Five Solar Power Facts That Will Help You Decide to Go Solar

Despite how mainstream solar energy is becoming, there are many things that people still don’t know about solar. Because of this, many of them are still unsure if they should actually make the switch. They might have heard how important it is for the environment, but they think it’s too expensive. Or maybe they know how easy a solar system is to maintain, but they aren’t sure they’ll be able to actually save any money. Read this blog to learn five solar facts that will give you all the important information you need in order to help you make the switch to solar confidently.

Solar is a Renewable Form of Energy

Fossil fuels are running out, and they’re running out fast. Within less than a hundreds years, they could be completely gone. Because of this, the switch to renewable energy is going to be inevitable. Solar is a renewable form of energy that could be that replacement. It’s also the cleanest form of energy, which occurs when sunlight hits a PV panel, knocks an atom out of place, and sends that atom to the inverter which then converts it from DC to AC energy. This process requires no water and no fuel and is completely natural.

You Can Get Solar Energy No Matter Where You Are

Another amazing thing about solar energy is that it’s a free source of energy from the sun that’s available from no matter where you are located. Even in places like Germany, which experience more northern weather conditions, solar energy not only works but is thriving perhaps more than anywhere else in the world. Some people believe solar doesn’t work on cloudy days, but that’ not true. Though the efficiency of panels will decrease slightly, you’ll still get plenty of energy to keep your power running.

The Maintenance on Solar Panels is Extremely Easy to Handle

Because it’s a large piece of equipment, many people worry that solar panels require a lot of maintenance. However, other than some occasional cleaning and an annual inspection, maintenance is extremely minimal, and it’s unlikely you’ll have to deal with any major repairs. The most common repair is a replacement of an inverter, which shouldn’t need to happen until ten years after you install your system.

Solar Energy Can Save You a Ton of Money

The main reason people are now going solar is because of how much money they can save by doing so. Without having to worry about the steady rising prices of traditional energy, your bills will decrease, and therefore, you’ll end up paying a lot less in solar energy and save money over time. By your seventh year into owning your solar system, you could have your solar panels completely paid off. On top of that, tax credits and rebates are there to help you save even more money.

Net Metering Can Help You Get Even More Money

On top of the money you can save with your solar panels, you can also actually make money through a system called net metering. Whenever you generate too much money, you can send that right back to the grid and sell it to your utility company. Then, they will either give you credits that you can use to pay off your bills, or they will give you money directly.

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