We all know that switching to solar energy provides some pretty big benefits. The most often talked about include the fact it can:
Save You Money
Increase Home Value
Provide Power When Electric Grids Go Away
Give You Tax Breaks
And Reduce Your Environmental Footprint
We want to talk a little about the other benefits that you may not realize are there. These benefits are the ones that aren’t talked about often, but it does not make them any less important. Here are a few unexpected benefits of going solar.
1. Solar Power Can Reduce Noise Pollution
There is a myth that when you install solar panels, you may hear some noise. Some say that they hear a buzzing noise. This is often caused by the inverter as it converts sunlight into electricity. The rumor refers to areas where solar farming takes place and there are many solar panels capturing energy. This noise is minimal, as proven by the Borrego 1 Solar Project, which is headed by the County of San Diego’s Department of Planning and Land Use.
Average homeowners will likely never hear anything from their solar panel once it is installed. However, those large-scale solar fields reduce noise pollution when located near busy roads. Solar power is quieter than diesel generators, as proven in some National Parks. It is also quieter than wind power because there are no movable parts in a solar setup.
2. Solar Reduces Water Pollution
How much water is wasted by traditional electricity sources? In 2018, it was estimated that the US energy sector used a total of 58-trillion gallons of water from our planet. This is even more amazing when you consider that approximately two-thirds of that total goes toward cooling power plants.
Solar electricity uses substantially less. It is said that solar power may need approximately 20-gallons per megawatt-hour. This is used for cleaning mostly and again refers to larger solar fields. In your solar setup, you should never really see much impact at all.
3. Solar Power Boosts U.S. Energy Independence
It may surprise you to know that the U.S. depends on other countries to ensure we have all the power that we need. We import large amounts of crude oil and petroleum, as well as natural gas. The numbers climb more and more each year. Solar power can make us less dependent on other countries and less affected by price fluctuations.
4. Solar Installations Boost the Local Economy
Having residential solar panels installed will help to boost the local economy if you hire someone local to come out and install the system. These benefits also come back to you because you will be hiring a company that is located nearby. If you ever have issues with your system, a simple phone call is all you will need to get your system back up and running.
Join The Solar Revolution
If you are ready to give solar a try, now is the perfect time to do so. We provide everyone with a free consultation to ensure that it is the right choice for you, but we take it one step further by including flexible financing, design solutions, and our team of experts that tackle every part of the installation. Contact us today to learn more.
