With the global health crisis, overseas conflicts, rising costs, shifting markets and numerous natural disasters, predicting what will happen next in the world, for better or worse, is nigh on impossible. However, one resource that remains consistently predictable and reliable, is solar energy; providing households and businesses with the means to power themselves for free, in a clean, green way.
For anyone considering making the switch to solar, here are 3 great reasons why you shouldn’t waste any time in doing so:
Financial instability is something we all fear, and sadly, something that so many of us are currently experiencing. America’s economy has been in a period of inflation, and gasoline, housing and food prices have increased beyond many people’s means.
The solar energy industry, on the other hand, has been rapidly growing and maintained its status as the fastest-growing renewable energy industry in the world. With costs decreasing every year, it has reduced by more than 50% within the last decade alone. In terms of the cost of living and with energy costs at an all-time high, solar energy really is a secure investment that offers an increasing ROI as years goes by, and costs continue to rise.
Hurricanes have always been a concern for U.S. residents living along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, but in recent years, their frequency and strength have been intensifying. For those communities powered through solar energy, however, a power outage caused by a hurricane or other such powerful storm (which can last for hours, days or even weeks), need not prevent your household from functioning as normal.
With the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, and so many countries the world over relying heavily on Russia’s energy resources, it quickly became clear that new methods of producing energy would be required to power entire communities. Many of those countries who relied so heavily on imported energy, broke their previous records for solar and wind energy production.
Thanks to their reliability and consistency, renewable energy sources have grown in popularity and in usage, and the majority of European countries who have made the switch to solar power, have found themselves no longer at the mercy of unstable politics or import issues arising when trade partners are no longer available or reliable. Energy independence is an important part of national security and can even prevent future conflicts over non-renewable energy resources. With the help of solar power, countries can move towards this goal effectively.
Many things in life are unpredictable and beyond our control, but if you’ve got a solar panel system installed at your home or business, you can at least depend upon the power of the sun to help you meet all of your energy needs. If now seems like a good time for you to make the switch to solar, reach out to a local solar provider and start generating your own green energy.
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