Carbon pollution and the solar solution

Climate scientists are reporting that the polar ice caps are melting much faster than previously thought. This, among many other alarming discoveries, is motivating the transition to alternative energy sources. Anyone suggesting nuclear energy as a solution has not fully investigated the safety record of this extremely dangerous technology.

As a result of the frightening trends, solar energy is taking over as the world’s primary source of electricity. There are many things that might tempt you to add solar to your home or business. Creating your own electricity gives homeowners a feeling of independence that can be a huge advantage, especially at those rare times when the power grid is overloaded and outages occur.  As electricity costs continue to climb, especially with longer and hotter summers predicted as our climate continues to warm, making the switch to solar is the best way to lock in decades of predictable energy costs. But the environmental impact of adding solar is just as compelling. 

Saving money year after year with solar

The monetary benefits of green energy, particularly solar can be significant and long-lasting. Solar panels have a projected lifespan of 25-50 years and they could be much cheaper to replace in the future. Clearly, the environmental impact of solar is enormous, especially over time. Over two decades, producing just 80% of the average home’s annual energy requirements, a solar power system will offset the equivalent CO2 emissions from over 150,000 pounds of coal burned, or the greenhouse gas emissions from 45 tons of landfill waste. 

Solar helps reduce water pollution

It is inescapable that manufacturing processes require some water, which includes those utilized to create solar panels. The amount of water needed to generate solar electricity is substantially less than traditional electricity sources. Older forms of energy such as nuclear, natural gas and coal-fired facilities, all require massive amounts of water for cooling purposes. Solar energy poses little risk to local water resources, nor does their operation strain local supplies by competing with agriculture, drinking systems, and other important water needs. Installing solar panels has an immediate, and measurable impact on the environment, while putting money back into your pocket from the moment it’s activated.

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

If you want to move into the future and join the solar revolution, or if you want to find out what solar panels are right for you, go to HahaSmart.com and try our price checker tool. You can see how much a system will cost, and how much you can save over the next 20 years. 

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