| Solar energy is one of the most untapped sources of | | | | from being released and 105 gallons of water from |
| renewable energy available in the ecosystem. Not only | | | | being consumed each month! |
| can a solar panel pay for itself with the energy it adds | | | | - The amount of energy saved on a solar energy |
| to your house that saves you money, but it is one of | | | | system can easily pay for itself in 2 to 3 years of |
| the few energy sources used in the world that is 100 | | | | energy consumption, all while providing a healthier, more |
| percent renewable and 100 percent pollution free. | | | | environmentally sound alternative and giving a backup |
| Unlike energy sources such as coal or nuclear which | | | | energy source when power lines or plants are down |
| produce toxic gases and byproducts that are harmful | | | | or malfunctioning! |
| to the environment, solar power leaves zero carbon | | | | - While solar energy systems may be expensive and |
| footprint and no harmful emissions in the process of | | | | often times unrealistic for the average consumer, the |
| absorbing sunlight to product electricity. | | | | government offers tremendous incentives including tax |
| So what are some of the most important solar power | | | | write-offs and discounts for consumers looking to |
| facts consumers should be mindful of when making a | | | | improve the ecosystem and lower their energy bills in |
| decision about how to benefit off of the largest natural | | | | the process. |
| fusion reactor in our solar system? Here is a brief | | | | So is solar power a realistic alternative to your current |
| rundown of important information any savvy consumer | | | | energy source? Most people would say that installing a |
| or investor should know: | | | | solar powered system is far too expensive and |
| - Solar energy can quickly and easily translate into | | | | unrealistic, as a solar powered generator can cost |
| usage for any other form of energy in your house! | | | | around 10,000 per unit to be purchased and installed. |
| This means that anything you rely on for your | | | | However, given the fact that this gives you discounts |
| mainstream energy resource can be replaced by solar | | | | on your energy bills, the cost of purchasing the system |
| power. There is no limitation. Cooking, cleaning, using | | | | itself, and a great alternative energy source in the |
| computers and watching television can all be powered | | | | event of an emergency or power line break, this is a |
| by the sun! | | | | worthy long term investment that will realize a |
| - A 1 kilowatt solar powered system will prevent 170 | | | | significant bit of return on investment in the course of a |
| pounds of coal from being burned, 300 pounds of CO2 | | | | few years. |