| Installing solar panels is becoming more and more | | | | option. |
| popular for many reasons. Over the past thirty years | | | | Solar energy is an abundant renewable resource that |
| solar energy technology has improved quite a bit. With | | | | would allow homeowners energy needs to be self |
| this improvement solar panels have become more | | | | sustained. By 2040 one of the major oil companies |
| accessible to everyone. This means that the average | | | | predicts that 50% of the worlds energy will come from |
| homeowner can greatly reduce their impact on the | | | | renewable resources. At some point fossil fuels will run |
| environment by using this renewable resource. | | | | out and all we will have is renewable resources. |
| Most people do not realize that their energy | | | | If more people transition from fossil fuels to renewable |
| consumption has such an impact on the environment. If | | | | resources it will help the planet and put money into |
| the average homeowner installed a one kilowatt solar | | | | research and development of renewable resources. |
| panel system it would save 300 pounds of CO2 from | | | | Which will in turn create better technology and reduce |
| being released into the air and 170 pounds of coal | | | | solar power cost. |
| every month. | | | | So why is solar energy so important? Solar panels |
| Well even if you do not care about the environment | | | | allows the average person to meet their energy needs |
| maybe you care about your utility bill. Solar energy can | | | | without a huge impact on the environment. So you can |
| reduce or even eliminate your electric bill. Solar power | | | | save money in the long run and help protect the planet. |
| cost is still a little high, but its an investment just like | | | | Solar power is still a new technology that will get |
| your house, car, or anything else you put your money | | | | better with time, but as of today the installation of a |
| into. Solar panels add value to your home and their | | | | solar energy system is still a viable option for |
| environmentally friendly. If you really want to reduce | | | | everyone. |
| solar power cost a do it yourself kit may be your best | | | | |