Solar power and the long-term advantages

What are the most compelling reasons for the mass migration to solar and other renewable energy sources? Reports of global warming effects have dominated the news increasingly over the years and policymakers are understanding the need for a saner energy policy. Solar generated energy is becoming the norm throughout the entire world, including some developing countries where solar is an enormous benefit. In fact, there are not many choices since fossil fuels are expected to last for only another fifty years. Without solar and other renewable sources of power, there would be little hope for generating clean energy on the planet. For some, this is an overstatement, but climate scientists believe global warming is dramatically worse than previously believed. This is one of the primary reasons solar energy is increasingly used worldwide.

The primary reasons for solar’s rampant popularity are obvious

Once installed, solar energy is free and reliable because the sun shines every day and it also works (but less effectively) on cloudy days.
Solar is clean and renewable. Unlike other sources of power, such as coal, oil, and gas, which are not-renewable and also severely affect the global climate.
Reduces or eliminates the costs you pay to your local utility company and increases your energy independence
Increase the value of your house. Many studies show that homes with solar power systems sell faster and at higher prices than their counterparts. Why not generate your own power?
Can be financially beneficial –many incentives exist to buy a solar system, you will be eligible for rebates, government incentives, feed-in tariffs, tax credits, and more

Most solar systems tied to the grid

The most common uses of solar power are related to the conversion of solar energy to electricity thanks to solar panels based on homes and businesses. Photovoltaics transform solar energy into direct current by using semiconductor materials that transmute solar radiation into DC  current.
Grid-tied systems are less expensive and require less maintenance than off-grid systems. Perhaps the biggest disadvantage is that grid-tied systems shut down in case of power outage. This can be avoided by purchasing a grid-tied system with a battery backup option.
Grid-tied systems are attractive because:
Considerable saving from electricity bills
Security from power outages
Add value to any building, private or public
Protect the environment from harmful greenhouse emissions
Provide energy backup (for grid-tied systems with power backup)

Off-grid electric systems

Off-grid solar systems are not associated with the utility grid. They are preferred in areas where utility infrastructure is too expensive for typical grids to serve. Off-grid systems are more expensive than grid-tied systems and are normally provided with battery storage.
In cases of high daily electrical consumption often a hybrid system is preferred since it’s not economically effective to offset all the electricity to be generated by the solar system only.

Solar power is here to stay, and the sooner you explore how much you can save, the sooner you can enjoy the benefits of residential solar power. Go to HahaSmart.com and try our price checker tool. It tells you how much solar power you need, and how much you can save.

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