Long-Term Investment Benefits of Converting to Solar Energy

By Mike Valenti

By Mike Valenti

Many individuals have their hearts and minds in the right place when they consider solar energy. The environmental benefits of solar energy are immense. Solar energy produces no pollution as well as no greenhouse gases. The products last for decades and also create renewable energy. However, solar energy can also benefit individuals financially. The long-term benefits of solar energy are astounding.

First and foremost, solar energy is a protected investment. By paying upfront for installation, you will save yourself from rates of inflation as the years go by. Average warranties on solar energy panels are around 25 years. Many solar panels are still working well after 40 to 80 years. Just imagine that during this time you are saving 75%-100% of your energy costs, or even selling energy back to the local power company. Of course, minor maintenance costs may occur, but this is minimal in comparison to paying regular energy bills or in comparison to paying on inflation.

The government pays rebates and tax credits to those who generate their own solar power. Depending on where you live, federal government and local government rebates can cover to 70% of the total cost of the system. Government incentives combined with a decrease in solar equipment prices make solar energy a good and easy investment decision.

Solar energy provides long-term reliability and low maintenance costs. Originally, photovoltaic cells were developed for use in space. Because of this initial design, solar cells were made to last for extensive periods of time with little to no maintenance costs. Once installed, solar power systems will quietly last a minimum of two decades, especially if they don't use batteries for storage.

It is necessary to have regular maintenance which includes removing debris such as dirt, dust, smog, and gravel, as well as making certain that tree branches do not interfere with the sun's rays. During winter months it is imperative to remove snow which will block all of the sun's rays which give the solar panels energy. This can be difficult, especially if the solar panels are on a slanted or steep roof.

Becoming green will eliminate major uses of fossil fuels and will also allow you to use renewable energy. This is an investment in your future as well as in generations to come. It will reduce dependence on foreign energy and will lower every individual's part in global warming, providing safety and health for many people.

At EnviroCitizen.org, we support and encourage the use of alternative energy sources. Solar energy is just one of many ideas you may want to look into. Depending on your situation, you may want to explore the benefits of wind energy, solar thermal energy and geothermal energy, amongst others. We all have collective as well as individual choices available to us regarding how sustainable and renewable our energy sources are. If we can make a choice that will benefit the environment as well as our financial situation then it is really a win-win situation. The short- and long-term positive effects on the earth's environment, combined with the medium- and long-term positive effects to our pocketbooks and wallets certainly make alternative energy worth investigating and implementing.

For over 100 interesting and informative articles on alternative energy topics, please visit the EnviroCitizen.org articles library. In addition, you may enjoy visiting the EnviroCitizen.org forum Green for Life section for numerous discussions on alternative energy topics.

Long-Term Investment Benefits of Converting to Solar Energy

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