1. Solar power and global warming.
Global warming is a well-known threat to the planet and the survival of many animal species. Installing solar power systems means you’ll get electricity without contributing to the pollution that creates global warming. Using solar power panels helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and our reliance on fossil fuels, which are the main causes of air pollution and global warming.
2. Solar power means reliable energy
Since the sun rises and sets at consistent times all over the globe, we know when the sun will be out to work its magic on your solar panels every day. Although the weather conditions may vary, as far as predictions go, using solar power means that you’ll have a very good daily and seasonal projections for the level of sunlight that’ll be available in your area. Overall, this makes solar power is an extremely dependable source of energy.
3. Solar power provides independent, secure energy.
When you use solar power, you can rest assured that your source of energy will always be available and cannot be bought or sold like other energy products. The fact that the sun is always free and available, in addition to the simplicity of solar panel functioning, means that solar power is a very secure source of energy. Solar panels provide an independent source of energy that’s all yours.
4. Solar power is water efficient.
Did you know that coal and nuclear power plants use a ton of water to produce energy, and that natural gas production is just as bad for the environment? The good news is that solar power uses barely any water to produce energy. In fact, studies show that solar power uses about twenty-one times less water per kilowatt/hour of energy produced than nuclear power and about sixteen times less water than coal power.
5. Solar panels are easy to maintain
Having solar power in your home requires very little maintenance once the panels are installed. The only thing you need to worry about is making sure they are in working as they should each year with minimal maintenance.
6. The financial benefits of solar panels
Solar power has major financial advantages that tend to materialise over time after the initial set-up costs. Firstly, since you have your own source of energy, you’d use less energy from the grid and save on your power bills. It could also be argued that using solar power protects your household against future price increases of electricity produced by more traditional energy sources. It should be noted that solar panels could also be a real selling feature if you plan on putting your home on the market and add some value to your property.