Advantages of solar energy

There are many solar power benefits worth discussing. Here are several of the top advantages:
 

Solar power aides to reduce and/or cease global warming.

Global warming threatens the survival of human society and countless species. Decades of research resulted in efficient solar panel systems that develop electricity without creating  pollution. Solar energy is  clearly one of the most important solutions to the global warming crisis.
 

Solar power saves society billions of dollars.

Global warming is projected to cost society trillions of dollars if left unabated. Fighting global warming with solar energy will save society billions or even trillions of dollars.
 

Solar power saves consumers money.

Putting solar PV panels on your roof is likely to save you tens of thousands of dollars. The average 20-year savings for Americans who went solar in 2011 were projected to be a over $20,000. In more  populous states, like  New York, California, and Florida, the savings were over $30,000. In Hawaii, the projected savings were nearly $65,000.  In addition, more options are available to go solar. Getting solar for $0 or close to $0 down through solar leasing companies or through bank loans is accessible. Paying monthly payments are likely to be less than the amount of money being  saved on your electricity bill. Most costs of going solar is in “soft costs” (installation, permitting, etc.) rather than the solar panel cost. The average installed cost of a residential solar panel system was $4.93/watt. However, prices vary  by region. The total price of a system, varies  based on the size of your roof and your electricity needs.
 

Solar power gives energy reliability.

The rising and setting of the sun is reliable. While clouds may be a bit less predictable, we have a fairly good seasonal and daily projections for the amount of sunlight received in different locations. This makes solar power a reliable source of energy.
Solar power supplies energy security. No one can can buy the sun or turn sunlight into a monopoly. Combined with solar panels, this provides the solar power advantage of energy security. This is why the US military invests its money into the development and installation of solar power systems.
 

Solar power produces energy independence.

Solar power gives  great benefit of energy independence. Solar energy drastically reduces energy imports. For instance,  Ukraine cut its energy imports from Russia by about $3 billion. This is due to  their solar power plant and other large solar power plants in their country.  Solar power creates jobs. Solar power is a job-creating powerhouse. Money invested in solar power creates two to three times more jobs than jobs in coal or natural gas. 

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