Why to Go Solar
Solar energy is ultimate renewable energy source
The obvious question – why solar and why not any other renewable source such as wind or tidal energy. The answer lies in the point of where these resources are available and what is the effective cost of converting the energy from these sources into electrical energy.
To be cost effective, a site that has large wind speeds must be chosen. The geographical and political limits of a country may not always be best suited to select this option. Tidal energy is of course not useful to places that are not on the coastlines.
Solar Energy is the next best option that is available with us. For majority of the regions on our planet, it is available for a few hours at minimum and more than twelve hours at the maximum, per day, depending on the geographical location and the time of the year.
The cost of going solar and installing a solar panel based electricity generation system is comparatively within range for a residential or a commercial establishment as it is directly proportional to their individual energy and power needs. Moreover, finance and leasing options make it a go to option for individuals as well as business houses that have a certain amount of open space that can house the panels and the related equipment.
Some obvious benefits of installing a properly designed solar energy generating system:
- Government approved subsidies can be applied to the cost of the equipment from the day you decide to go for it.
- Guaranteed cleaner and greener energy generation which makes it environment friendly for the future years to come.
- Opportunity of generating revenue through additional power generation that can be fed back into the regional grid.
- Insurance against any future rise in energy costs that may be levied by the utility company.
- The cost of going solar is easily recovered within a span of three to five years; immediate savings start from day one in the form of reduced electricity bills due to lower usage.