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How Solar Power Can Improve Your Home
Solar systems for homes are becoming more and more popular because of the many advantages they offer. It is now abundantly clear that traditional sources of power like electricity are expensive, environmentally unfriendly, and prone to malfunction. Turning to solar power for energy needs can alleviate all of these issues, as well as significantly increase the resale value of your property. So how can your home be improved by installing solar panels?
1. Extend the Life of your Roof
Solar panels protect your roof from the harsh weather conditions including snow, rain and debris. Instead of the hot rays of the sun beating down on your roof and causing tiled roofs to fade, it is absorbed and put to use, providing your home with energy and at the same time keeping the temperature low.
2. Reliable Energy
Anyone who has experienced a power outage knows what it means to be without electricity, even if it is for a short period of time. Not to mention the frustration of dealing with the electrical supply company and waiting for them to repair the fault. The reliable consistency of solar panels and the low maintenance of cells are major advantages of solar energy. As the sun comes out every day it means that a system that uses the sun’s energy will function as long as the sun is shining.
3. Low Maintenance
Solar panels operate quietly and efficiently without requiring a lot of maintenance. Because they don’t have any moving parts and are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, most models will function for a lifespan of 25 years or longer. Periodic cleaning and inspections to maintain efficiency can be carried out without any special training.
4. Tax Credits and Rebates
As a start you get 30% of your total system cost for installation and equipment as a federal income tax credit when you next file your taxes. Combined with local and state rebates, as well as SRECs (Solar Renewable Energy Credits), your total costs can be halved. You will realize how big a benefit this is when your solar system actually starts paying you. SRECs that are generated throughout the year can be sold back to the utility company, generating an impressive return on your initial investment.
5. Savings
Many solar panel installers are now starting to offer a no-cost installation. These companies will front the cost of the entire investment for equipment and installation and charge a reduced rate for electricity. Basically they are ‘leasing’ roof space from you and providing you with a discount on your electricity in return. In this case the company collects the proceeds from the SRECs instead of the homeowner. This no-money-down option is ideal for those who would like to install solar panels but do not want to make the initial investment.
By installing solar power you will also be doing your part to protect the environment.
