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There are dozens of solar energy advantages when compared to all other energy sources, even compared to other renewable energy sources on some topics. I will run through several of these advantages of solar energy in the article below. However, there are numerous others that benefit society, your local and national economy, and all types of living creatures on the planet. Solar Makes You Feel Good Starting with an advantage that doesn't get nearly enough love or attention, this one is perhaps the biggest solar advantage of all. People often like to crunch numbers when considering the advantages of solar power, but much of this is about rationalizing a feeling. Also, no simple numbers compare to the good feeling you get every day when you think about something cool and helpful that you bought. For all of the reasons below, it just feels good to go solar. Having that feeling pop into your head and heart each time you think of your rooftop solar system is, as a certain credit ...
Want to learn more about how solar energy works? The Union of Concerned Scientists has compiled a wonderful overview of the sun’s power to harness energy in an article called, “ The Solar Resource .” It offers a nice introduction to photovoltaic (PV) panels and their potential kilowatt-hours per year for a typical US household. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority offers a series of nice links to resources about solar for a home as part of its community solar awareness and empowerment programs. The site answers a series of frequently asked questions about residential solar. How does solar energy work? What are the benefits of solar? Am I ready for solar? How do I get started with solar? How do I pay for solar? Wondering what the total solar energy picture looks like right now in the US? The Solar Energy Industry Association constantly updates its “ Solar Market Insight ” to describe current Gigawatts (GW) of total installed capacity and how many...
The idea of putting solar panels on the roof of your home is very appealing. Once installed, the can produce free electricity for decades. Who doesn’t like free? Rooftop solar systems themselves are not free, however. The first question most homeowners ask is, “How long will it take to for the system to pay for itself?” The answer to that question depends on many variables. Here are some of them. The cost of the system The price of electricity in your area The efficiency of your solar panels Federal, state, and local rebates and incentives Local utility company policies Let’s take them one at a time. The Cost of Your System No two rooftop solar systems are the same, so no two systems will cost the same. But on average, the typical residential solar installation in the United States has a capacity of 6,000 watts. Since the average installed cost is $3.14 per watt, that typical system has a gross cost of $18,840. Notice that...
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