As solar panel prices continue to drop and become an accessible resource, it is important for people to consider the switch to solar energy. The common question, “why should I go solar?” should really be asking, “why not?” After initial installation prices, the benefits of solar quickly outweigh the costs. Here are our reasons to go solar.
Environmentally Friendly
The first reason to go solar is that it largely reduces your carbon footprint. A person’s carbon footprint is created by activities that produce fossil fuels. CO2 emissions are worth reducing because they are a greenhouse gas which heats the atmosphere and warms our climate on earth. Activities such as waste, electricity, transportation, and fuel increase your carbon footprint. Solar panels offer an environmentally friendly alternative to regular CO2 emissions from utilities.
Environmentally Friendly
Great Return on Investment
Reduced Energy Bills
Become a leader in sustainability
Great Return on Investment
These reduced energy bills will eventually create a return on investment. In the first 8 years homeowners will get an ROI of 20% or more. The exact amount depends on your regular utility cost and the cost of your solar panel installation. To calculate the timing of your ROI, divide the total cost of solar panel installation by your yearly utility cost to discover how many years it will take for the solar panels to pay for more utilities than their underlying cost.
Reduced Energy Bills
Even on cloudy days, solar panels can absorb energy from indirect and direct sunlight. Year-round energy saves your electricity costs. When excess energy is created by your solar panels, it is shared through the national grid and the solar panel homeowners are given credit. Alternatively, if your solar panels do not cover your complete energy costs, your home switches to the national grid for any additional energy needs.
Become a leader in sustainabilty
The national increase in solar energy usage has been gradual, and it will continue to slowly switch to more sustainable energy sources. The first step in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and saving money on utility bills is switching yourself. Inspire others to go green by example.
