Solar is our best energy option

We don't have to look long to find a news report warning of the dangers of global warming. None of that is really new, but scientists are discovering that their rather dire predictions were rosy compared to reality. The melting of polar ice is happening at a much faster rate than initially projected and this is part of the reason for the change in global weather patterns. Droughts and floods occur due to these weather systems and climatologists are not optimistic that mankind will take the steps needed to slow the onslaught of climate change related events. The debate concerning the optimal energy source has become easier as scientific data accumulates. The ignition of fossil fuels has put us in this situation, but because the world has only another fifty years of fossil fuels remaining, there are few intelligent options but to opt for renewable energy sources that don’t damage the world we live in. For obvious reasons, solar power continues to increase in importance as an energy source for homes and businesses.

The world is embracing solar energy more than ever

Solar power is the fastest growing energy source for our world. The biggest proponents of solar energy are the two nations who pollute the most: China and India. Germany is the solar leader in Europe and California leads the way in the Americas. Fortunately, even states and countries in northern latitude countries are coming to the realization that the sun still works on cloudy days.

Solar power is really nothing new

Even our prehistoric brothers and sisters used the sun to heat their homes. Scientists began experimenting seriously with solar energy in the 1800s. In 1878, the first solar power generator was displayed at the Universal Exhibition in Paris. The inventor, Augustin Mouchot, dazzled the crowds with his solar-powered ice maker. Though his discoveries received positive reactions from lawmakers as well as the masses, inexpensive and plentiful coal reserves relegated this innovative invention to the backburner.

Community solar projects gaining popularity

Tax credits and incentives make new solar installations an appealing option, but the initial costs of these systems are still slightly out of reach to many potential users. Community solar projects are making this energy source more available to everyone. Solar communities, sometimes called solar gardens, are solar power plants that are maintained by a group. Homeowners who can’t afford private installations or those whose property won’t support a stand-alone system can sometimes purchase shares in solar communities. In exchange for fees, the homeowner receives a share of the generated energy. This can appear as credits on their monthly utility bill or as power channeled directly into their home, apartment, or business. This encourages cleaner energy sources, and solar community projects are bringing reliable power to locations with little or no access to the power grid.

The cost of solar energy is falling despite tariffs

Technological innovations are regularly occurring that make it possible to produce high-quality panels, inverters, and batteries at reduced prices. This will continue to drive new installation prices down. Plus, there are new materials being invented and perfected that that are less costly and more efficient.

There has never been a better time to install a solar energy system! 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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