Modern society is dependent on electricity generated by oil and coal, constantly contributing to greenhouse gas buildup in the environment. Our homes, vehicles and technologies require large amounts of energy, yet fossil fuel supplies are limited and cause pollution to our atmosphere. The sunshine has yet to let us down – which means we have a nearly infinite energy source. A typical residential panel system will eliminate 3 - 4 tons of carbon emissions annually, which the equivalent of planting 100 trees every year.