Got Questions About Solar? We’ve Got Answers!

With solar installations ever on the rise, more people have questions about going solar than ever before. Despite how quickly solar is growing, a lot of solar myths remain and a lot of people continue to believe them. Because of this, we’re here to help, so keep reading this blog to have your most common solar questions answered. If you still have more questions after you’re done reading it, utilize the search bar above the HahaSmart blogs to find exactly the kind of article you’re looking for.

Is solar power actually good for the environment?

Yes, solar power is not only good for the environment, but it’s also helping to reverse the effects of climate change. Because it is a renewable energy that does not cause pollution when it generates energy, if everyone were to go solar, we would no longer be dreading the next eighty years and fearing climate change.

Will solar energy actually save me money?

While many people see the cost of initial installation and assume solar energy can’t possibly save them money, your solar panel can pay for itself in as little as seven years, and then you’ll be saving money from then on. Not only that, but it can also make you money if you produce more energy than you need and sell it back to your utility company.

On top of that, installing solar will increase the worth of your home, making you even more money if you sell your home before the life cycle of your solar panels runs out.

Do I need to replace my roof?

What you’ll need to think about is the longevity of solar panels and how much longer your roof can handle them. If your roof isn’t going to make it another thirty years, especially with heavy panels on it, then yes, you should replace your roof.

Don’t solar panels only work on sunny days?

This is the number one myth of going solar, and it’s completely false. Your solar panels convert energy from the sun’s UV rays, which will hit your solar panels regardless of how cloudy it is outside. When it’s dark, you’ll either have your utility company providing you with energy, or you’ll have a battery hooked up which can use excess storage to power your home at night. Essentially, you’ll have as much energy as you do right now as long as you plan accordingly.

What about if it’s snowing?

If snowfall ends up covering your panels, you will have to take care of that in order to produce energy. Hopefully, your panels will be installed at an angle so that most snow will fall off on its own. If you do need to remove the snow yourself, check out this other HahaSmart blog to learn exactly what you can do to remove it.

Do you still get a bill from your utility company when you have solar?

Unless you choose to go completely off-grid, yes, you will still get utility bills. This is because if you ever need to use energy that you don’t produce yourself, like at night, you’ll still be paying for it. However, if you install batteries to your system and produce excess energy, you can make all that money back by selling your energy back to them.

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