Why Go Solar? 5 Compelling Reasons for Solar Installation

As California introduces a new mandate requiring solar panels on all new houses, it could be time to consider going solar yourself.

But why go solar? 

Climate change is all over the news at the moment – so can solar power really make a difference, or is it just a fad?

Why Go Solar? It’s Not Just a Fad

Solar power is a renewable energy source. Unlike fossil fuels, which are costly to mine and process, solar power requires very little effort to deliver constant – clean – power.

There are no carbon emissions from solar power resources, unlike the harmful gases released by oil and coal when they’re burned for energy. 

Unlike other renewable energy sources, such as wave and wind power, solar doesn’t require noisy turbines. This makes it easy for a roofing company to install panels in urban areas without disturbing neighbors, needing lots of space, or breaching noise level limits.

5 Reasons to Make the Solar Switch You Can’t Resist

From earning passive revenue from your home to reducing your family’s carbon footprint, there are many reasons to consider switching to solar energy.

1. Create a Passive Income Stream with Solar

Solar panels generate energy on a daily basis. You can use special solar lithium batteries to store the excess energy, although this is expensive.

Instead of holding onto excess energy you can sell it back to the power grid. Your panels will generate more energy every day: unlike coal or oil, you can’t run out. Selling the excess is a great way to recoup the initial capital outlay of installing solar panels, too.

2. Reduce or Eliminate Energy Bills

You can reduce or even entirely eliminate your energy bills with utility providers by installing solar panels.

You may need to switch your gas appliances to electric equivalents in order to eliminate your bills, but it’ll be worth the effort and cost. You won’t be beholden to rising energy prices and your household will be much cheaper to run in the long term.

3. Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Burning oil, coal, or gas to generate energy for your home means you’ll have a large annual carbon footprint. Unless you’re planting a tree every week of the year to offset your carbon emissions, your footprint will impact negatively on the environment.

Switching to solar significantly reduces your annual footprint as you no longer require fossil fuels to power your home. 

4. Impress Potential Buyers of Your Home

Some new homes come with solar panels as standard. However, home buyers who want solar panels will be interested to find out that your home already has them installed.

New solar panels can cost several thousand dollars of capital investment; however, this can be reflected in the sale price of your home.

5. Afford Other Home Improvements Thanks to Solar

High fuel and power costs may prevent you from considering other home improvements. For example, have you always wanted a swimming pool, but couldn’t justify the running costs?

Running power from your own solar panels means these home improvements are now within reach. They’ll add to your enjoyment of life – and then, when you sell your home, the value of the property, too.

Discover More Environmentally Friendly Home Improvement Tips

The clean, renewable energy source is quiet, easy to install and maintain, and adds value to your life and your home. Solar saves money and the planet – what’s not to like?

Check out our Home Improvement blogs for more eco-friendly tips to make your home a haven from the world of single-use plastics and fossil fuels.