3 Solar Myths Debunked!
The solar energy industry is growing every year in the United States, and that means big changes are happening fast. Unfortunately, a lot of myths still circulate in conversations and media that are simply no longer true. This article will examine three common beliefs about solar power, and debunk the myths!
Myth #1: Solar Panel Investments Takes Decades to Pay Off
There are three reasons why this is no longer true. First, solar power systems are decreasing in cost every year as the industry grows. Second, many states are now offering tax-exemptions, subsidies, and financial incentives to help cover the costs of going solar in your home. Finally, the New York Times found that installing a solar system can increase the resale
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Just because your state sees lots of snow does not mean it’s automatically disqualified from being solar-friendly. Additionally, solar panels do not require direct sunlight to create energy. Because they only need the UV rays to reach them, solar panels can and do work well even on cloudy days.
Myth #3: Solar Energy Means No More Power Outages
Unfortunately, this is just not true. Families who use solar power still experience power outages from time to time in their homes. Why?
If you use an on-grid solar power system, your house will experience power outages along with the rest of your area whenever the electrical grid is down. On-grid systems do not have a separate storage for their energy, so they can only work when the grid is up and running.
On the other hand, off-grid solar power systems can work even when the electrical grid in your city is down, because they’re completely disconnected. However, if your battery storage runs out of power, your house will experience a blackout because it can’t pull from the traditional energy grid to make up the