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Are These Myths Stopping You From Installing a Solar System in Your Home?

30 April 2018 by June Alvarez

Solar power has been around for a while now, but not every homeowner is embracing it as an alternative to grid electricity. The truth is, installing solar in your home can result in significant energy savings, especially if you generate enough energy to meet a significant proportion of your home's electrical needs. Unfortunately, due to the myths flying around about solar power, many people are reluctant about installing these panels in their homes. If you are one of those homeowners who has received misleading information about this incredible, renewable source of energy, this article will shed light on the myths and truths about solar systems.

Installing solar systems is too expensive

The most common thing that you will hear in the streets after expressing interest in solar is that it is incredibly expensive. In fact, most people advise that due to its price, solar is only ideal for commercial facilities. However, this information is not accurate. True, the initial installation costs of solar power are quite high. That's because you need to invest in solar panels and other equipment. Also, you may have to carry out a roof inspection to determine the best installation location. However, this is pretty much all you incur. After installation, you don't incur any other huge costs. Solar panels are easy to maintain, and all you need to do is clean them regularly and get rid of debris which may block out sunlight.

There is less energy when it's cold

Another misconception that people have is that solar systems perform optimally when it is extremely hot, that is, during the hottest months of the year. So, this means that when it's cold, there is little or no energy produced. However, this is not true. Solar systems perform very well during the cold season as long as there is sunlight. That's because energy production is dependent on sunlight and not temperature. In fact, when it's extremely hot, the semiconductors offer more resistance, and this makes them less efficient. So, living in an area with a warm climate all year doesn't guarantee optimal solar production.

Solar systems complicate the moving process

If you are planning on moving to a new home in the future, you may receive misleading information that solar complicates the move. However, you can easily transfer your solar system from the old house to the new one. What's more, if you want to sell, solar can significantly improve the value and appeal of your property. You get to negotiate a higher price if you want to sell the property with the solar panels in place.

As you can see, solar power is an attractive option if you want to make savings. Contact an expert today so that they can walk you through the purchase and installation process.

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