Solar Energy Advantages Disadvantages

Solar Energy Advantages Disadvantages  

Have you looked at your electric bill lately? Do you remember what you used to pay for electricity?

With energy rates increasing, more and more people are turning to energy alternatives. Your main motivation for seeking alternative energy may not be your pocket book. In fact, you may be having environmental concerns. No matter what your motivation is, you need an informed look at the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy.  

Solar Energy Advantages Disadvantages - Have you looked at your electric bill lately? Do you remember what you used to pay for electricity? With energy rates increasing, more and more people are turning to energy alternatives.

Your main motivation for seeking alternative energy may not be your pocket book. In fact, you may be having environmental concerns. No matter what your motivation is, you need an informed look at the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy.

Solar Energy - Advantages

1. Saves You Money – Need I convince you about the benefits of saving money? Being a Certified Public Accountant, it just comes naturally for me. The upfront cost for solar panels can be a bit costly, but after the initial investment has been recouped you will be saving a lot of money every month. In most cases, you may have no energy cost or the sun may be paying you for excess production of energy! Sounds great, but still hesitant about the initial investment? Most people are not aware of the government assistance that is available. Visit www.dsireusa.org to find about financial assistance in the state you reside in.

2. Saves The Environment – Solar energy is clean and renewable. What does this mean? This means several positive things for our planet. Since it is clean and renewable, it does not release carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide or mercury into out air. This results in a reduction of harmful green house emissions, smog, and acid rain.

3. Saves You A Headache – Once installed, a solar energy panel has minimal to no maintenance. They are not a noise bother to you or your neighbors, and Solar Panels are expandable. Panels can be added to your dwelling as your family grows and your energy consumption increases.

4. Saves you Batteries – This may sound like a silly advantage, but having your lights go out in a storm is not a fun situation to be in. With solar panels you are not dependent upon utility energy thus giving you light 24/7 no matter what your neighbors are experiencing!