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Solar energy has been around for many years, but it has never been this affordable. In fact, the price per watt of a Solar PV system is so low that Solar PV is now in a “price parity” with other energy sources. A price parity means that solar energy is now offered at a price that is comparable to the cost of the alternatives, including coal, gas, and nuclear energy. Those who invest in this affordable solar energy will end up saving ten’s of thousands of dollars throughout the life of the system. And in addition, with the negative environmental implications of fossil fuels and nuclear power, the renewable, clean, power of solar has no major detractors either. For these reasons, more and more people are purchasing solar power every year.
The solar electric panels on the roof of our store provides over 70 percent of our electrical and hot water needs.
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- Lead the Way with Solar Energy
Solar energy may still be growing in popularity, but the technology has been proved successful through a long history of use. From operating a basic calculator to powering the International Space Station, the applications for this power are immense. With no maintenance or replacement costs for 25 years, solar power is free after the initial set up. Power your home or your business, the benefits of affordable solar energy are at your fingertips.
To install the solar PV panels, the cells are typically attached to the roof in a way to enables them to face south or by using an array attached to a pole. For a solar module fastened onto a pole, these can either be stationary or movable to where they would rotate according to the sun’s location in order to capture the most amount of light. For residential or small business use, clusters of solar panels (modules) can be grouped together so that enough panels are present for the amount of energy needed for the specifics of the space.
Now is the time to invest in affordable solar energy.
The number of customers who had Solar PV panels installed doubled in 2011 and is on course to continue to increase each year. You can still benefit from the Federal Tax Credit of 30 percent and these will still be in effect till 2016. This tax incentive helps to diminish the burden of the initial investment so that more people can take advantage of the benefits of solar energy.
To find out how many solar panels you will need for your home and to get an estimate of the initial cost, contact us today and we will be happy to work with you to answer all of your solar questions. For a rough estimate, an average home will need a Solar PV system anywhere from 5kW to 10kW to accumulate enough energy to fulfill most of the home or small business electricity needs. This usually works out to about 10 to 20 solar panels. After the panels have been installed in a home, a study conducted by the National Association of Realtors found that a solar system will increase the value of the property by $15,000 for every $1000 the system saves annually. This is a major benefit for the homeowner considering that the two most common questions a buyer will ask about are property taxes and utility bills.
With little or no maintenance required, you can sit back and relax for over 25 years while benefiting from the free energy you are receiving. Solar panels contain no moving parts so the only upkeep they require is to clean off the surface of the panels if needed. If your system produces more energy than your home requires, you will be compensated for the extra power. Forget about high energy costs and create your own with a Solar PV system.
