4 Environmental Advantages of Going Solar
Fights Climate Change
- Solar technologies emit ZERO greenhouse gases
- Allow humans to drastically reduce their carbon footprint
- Preserve the environment for future generations
Convenience
- Solar technologies produce no noise pollution
- The installation and maintenance of solar panels doesn’t interfere with urban or residential lifestyles
Sustainable Energy Source
- Solar energy is free and can be used wherever there is sunlight
- There is an abundant amount of solar potential to satisfy humankind’s energy needs—and we will never run out
Helps Drive Change
- By deciding to install your very own PV or solar thermal system, you help to drive change by creating demand in the solar energy market
- Each person who opts to go solar helps create a virtuous cycle that drives positive environmental change
5 Financial Advantages of Choosing Solar Power
Financial Benefits
- A net-metered system can drastically reduce your electricity bill, saving you hundreds of dollars a month.
- Heating up water using solar collectors can save an average household $400 per year
- Increases home value
Low Maintenance
- Solar technologies are durable and require very little maintenance because they are stationary and designed to withstand the elements
- When maintenance must be performed, the costs are very modest compared to those of other energy systems
Energy Self-Sufficiency
- Solar technologies decentralize the production of energy from large corporations to individual households
- Solar technologies allows you to live on or off the grid in isolated or rural areas (where electrical prices may be much higher)
- Solar technologies help you avoid the price volatility associated with conventional methods of electricity generation
Job Creation
- The solar industry is rapidly expanding, resulting in a myriad of new employment and investment opportunities for Canadians
- Sectors of the solar industry include: manufacturing, installation and maintenance, monitoring and tracking, consultation services, research and design, new technologies and product development, and policy creation
A Solar Future
- Unlike oil and gas, where prices are always rising, solar technology is only getting cheaper and more efficient over time. Solar modules cost 25% of what they did 10 years ago and are more efficient
- In the near future, it will likely become cheaper to install a PV system and generate your own electricity than to purchase it from the grid. With rising hydro prices, that day is just about here.
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