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Top 5 Myths About Solar Power


Here are the top 5 myths about solar power! As we review the myths, we’ll


also go over solar power facts so that all relevant information is available:



1. Solar power is too expensive. Actually, the price tag for solar panels


has been cut in 1/2 recently, and both federal and state tax credits and


other incentives help you save up to 80% of the retail cost. Factor in both


the improvement in home value ($20 for every $1 saved annually in electricity


costs) and the benefit of treading a bit more lightly on the environment, and


you’ll recoup your investment a lot more quickly. Oh, and don’t forget


how much lower your utility bills will be!




Considering solar power? You are in the right place


For a handy way to determine the cost of solar panels, use one of several


solar calculators.



2. Solar power will not work where I live. You must be subscribing to the


point of view that it has to be sunny for solar to be effective. Nope. All


you need is UV light (admittedly, the efficient is greater when you have


clear, sunny skies). In fact, Germany is the leader with respect to solar


energy. We all know that the country is not a sunshine-laden country.


Traditionally rainy locations, such as Seattle, Washington and London have


done a great job incorporating solar power, as well.



I am willing to bet that you can rely on solar power where you live too!



3. Solar power is inefficient. Again, the industry has made great strides


in this regard in recent years. It is important to consider that there are


two main ways that you can use solar power: on your own home, with solar


panels or solar roof tiles, or through a utility-scale solar plant. With the


former, you pocket all the profits from going green – that is, a lower


utility bill, and improved home value. With the latter, however, you can


enjoy a smaller carbon footprint and the assurance of electricity prices not


rising as supplies dry up… the sun will not stop shining anytime soon.



Two types of utility solar plants have been developed: solar fields and


concentrated solar power. We are fast approaching grid-parity – that is,


the point at which solar power does not cost any more than coal or other


fossil-fuel based power. In the meantime, government incentives and the


interest of people like you will keep the industry moving forward.




4. Solar power is ugly. Many are concerned about a blight on their rooftop


with large solar panels. Of course, others see the panels as a badge of


honor: as in, “look what I am doing to save the environment.”


Regardless, if you don’t see the beauty in solar panels, you can still


convert to solar energy at home with solar roof tiles or solar shingles. New


technology allows solar power installations to blend in seamlessly with your


roof. Then, its up to you to brag about going solar.



5. Solar power isn’t better for the environment. Much ado is made about


– IMHO – nothing. People that traditionally support coal or oil claim


that silicon used for solar panels is dangerous. But the reality is that


solar power is considerably less polluting than its counterparts. According


to an article in ScienceDaily:



“In a finding that could help ease concerns about the potential


environmental impact of manufacturing solar cells, scientists report that the


manufacture of solar cells produces far fewer air pollutants than


conventional fossil fuel technologies. Their report is the first


comprehensive study on the pollutants produced during the manufacture of


solar cells.”



Of course, the short-term thinking of opponents to solar power do not


consider the long-term implications of continuing to rely on limited


fossil-fuels, as opposed to renewable energy that will be there for as long


as we are – including solar power.





The bottom line here is a suggestion to do thorough research. Sure, there


are some disadvantages to solar energy, but I believe that the benefits


outweigh the downsides. There are definitely myths circulating about solar


power. Sift through all the information you can find, then make a measured


decision.
About the Author

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