affordable solar power

Like any kind of advancement in technology, there are still some people who are rather skeptical when it comes to the installation of residential solar panels. True: many people are slowly opening their options to alternative energy sources. But there are still those who think that solar, hydro and wind power are all veritable wastes of time, energy and financial resources. However, statistics show that in the US, more and more homeowners are opting for solar powered homes either as: part of the HVAC system; as a means of heating water sources (swimming pools included); or as an alternative source to electrical currents. In other parts of the world, the numbers are likewise increasing. And solar power, aside from providing homes with viable energy, have been utilized to desalinate water, remove bacteria from sewage and even a likely source of income (by selling non-consumed energy back to the market.)

So let us try to debunk some of those myths so that everyone can understand the bottom line when it comes to using residential solar panels.

Myth: In order to garner enough energy from residential solar panels, you need to have lots and lots of space from the panels alone.

Truth: This statement was true, about 50 years ago. However, it is no longer applicable now. With smaller, lighter and more efficient solar panels being developed, you do not need your residential solar panels to occupy a huge tract of land. In fact, these days, solar panels are not even occupying land. Most are installed on the roof, where it leans on roofing matter without adding considerable weight to the architecture. Others, like the stand-alone models, can be placed on top of buildings to catch the sun’s rays – and one panel can occupy as much space as an ordinary towel rack.

Myth: Only places where there is considerable sunshine can residential solar panels really work.

Anywhere in the world, sunshine can be availed off. Solar power does not need to be scorching Death-Valley hot in order to be serviceable. The gentlest rays of sunshine can already provide enough energy to last the whole day. Even in tropical areas where rain is prevalent; or in countries where snow and ice cover a large part of the year, solar panels still work beautifully.

Myth: The house still needs electrical supply from conventional electricity providers at night.

With today’s technology, solar power is usually stored in solar battery cells where it can harvest energy any time of the day. This means that the power source is as reliable in the morning as it is at night.

Myth: residential solar panels can be too expensive.