For those of you who don’t yet know (or appreciate) the many benefits of making the switch to solar, here are 10 solar advantages that are hard to overlook:
While the sun is in the sky and shining, solar energy will be accessible to all who wish to harvest its power, for free! Clean and green, the fact that solar power is a renewable source of energy is all it takes to convince some home and business owners to make the switch.
2. It reduces our reliance on harmful fossil fuels
The by-products of organic matter broken down over many millions of years, fossil fuels such as natural gas, petroleum and coal are absolutely not renewable or finite, unlike solar.
3. It can help reduce your carbon footprint
The burning of fossil fuels releases significant amounts of pollutants into the atmosphere, which over time, can cause harm to the environment, contribute to climate change and even damage our health. Solar power is a clean form of energy, and hence can help home and business owners reduce their carbon footprint, not increase it.
4. It helps you save money
A solar energy system installed at your home or business will help you reduce your monthly utilities, and in some instances, eliminate it altogether. Also, should your solar system produce more than enough energy to power your needs, you can sell that excess energy back to the grid for profit.
5. With a battery, you can always power your home
When a solar system produces more energy than a household or business requires (which they invariably do), it can be stored in a battery backup system for use at any time of the day or night, and even during storms when the rest of the neighbourhood may be without power.
6. There are tax incentives
There are tax incentives for people who make the decision to switch to solar to power their home or business, and while where you live will determine the exact tax break you’re eligible for, you’ll still get some tax relief, and that’s a relief in itself!
7. The panels last for many years
With solar panels performing away merrily on your roof for sometimes more than 3 decades following purchase and installation, this means they offer a fantastic ROI, even if your initial investment was relatively high. Additionally, because the panels are low maintenance (typically requiring nothing more than a quick clean a few times a year), you won’t have to spend out on costly repairs or replacement parts.
8. It works whatever the weather
Contrary to popular belief, solar systems still generate energy on cloudy, cold and snowy days, so no matter the climate where you live, you can still reap the benefits of a solar system.
9. Solar systems boost the value of your home
When compared to similar properties in a certain neighbourhood or region, homes with solar panels will always sell quicker (and likely for more) than those who don’t have solar systems installed.
10 It helps the economy
Many new jobs have been created by the solar industry, meaning that for every person who has a solar system installed, they could be helping a local person find a job.
There – is that enough reasons for you go to solar?! Curious to know more? Why not reach out to a local solar system installer and have your home or business assessed for its solar system viability.
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