The popularity of solar power

These days, it's easy to think of many reasons to get on the solar bandwagon. Any source of energy that doesn't pollute, will be very popular. But what are the most important reasons for the mass migration to solar and other alternative energy sources? Reports of global warming effects have dominated the news over the years and some lawmakers are listening to their constituents and understanding the need for a saner energy policy. Solar generated power is becoming the standard throughout the entire world, including some developing countries where solar provides electricity where none had been before. In fact, there are not many choices for energy since fossil fuels are projected to last for only another fifty years. Without solar and other renewable origins of power, there would be little hope for generating clean energy on the planet. Climate scientists believe global warming is substantially worse than previously believed. This is one of the primary reasons solar energy is increasingly used worldwide. Some people understand that there's an individual component to climate change and that's the energy we choose to employ for our energy needs.

It is not a mystery why solar is so popular

Once your solar power system is installed, the electricity you generate is free and totally reliable because the sun shines every day and it also operates (but less effectively) on cloudy days.

Solar energy is clean and renewable. Other sources of power, such as coal, oil, and gas, are not-renewable and also severely affect the global climate.

Solar diminishes or eliminates your utility bill and increases your energy independence.

Solar increases the value of your house. Many studies note that homes with solar power systems sell faster and at higher prices than their counterparts. Why not generate your own power and make a wise investment at the same time?

Solar is financially beneficial –many incentives exist to buy a solar system, you may be eligible for rebates, government incentives, feed-in tariffs, tax credits, and more. Solar energy is considered a top investment and the overall benefits make it a "no-brainer."

Most solar systems tied to the power grid

Obviously, the most common uses of solar power are related to the conversion of solar energy to electricity through solar panels based on homes and businesses. Photovoltaics convert solar energy into direct current by using semiconductor materials that transmute solar radiation into DC  current.

Grid-tied systems are cheaper and require less maintenance than off-grid systems. Perhaps the biggest disadvantage is that grid-tied systems shut down in case of a power outage. This can be solved by purchasing a grid-tied system with a battery backup option. Batteries are improving steadily.

Grid-tied systems are attractive because they offer:

Significant saving from electricity bills

Security from power outages

Value to any building, private or public

Protection of the environment from harmful greenhouse emissions

Energy backup (for grid-tied systems with power backup)

Off-grid electric power 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 usually provided with battery storage.

In cases of high daily electrical consumption often a hybrid system is preferred since it’s not financially practical 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. Please visit our solar blog to find out more about the benefits of going solar.

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