When temperatures rise, staying cool indoors is a must. We all want to crank up the AC this time of year, but energy prices are rising and power grids across the country are overloading this season.
Solar power is an appealing solution to achieve AC efficiency, and the conditions are better than ever. In the face of electricity surge pricing and rolling blackouts, solar panels are getting even more efficient and affordable.
5 Ways Solar Helps You Optimize Your AC
1) Reduce Reliance on City Power
As power grids become overloaded, dependence on local electricity is less appealing. With solar panels set up to power your AC, you can reduce your dependence on the grid and increase your home’s energy independence as you keep cool. Depending on your solar installation, you can choose to supplement your energy needs or plan ahead with more panels and backup batteries to minimize your reliance on the grid entirely.
2) Lower Your Electricity Bills
Whether your flat rates are rising, or your power plan is subject to surge pricing, your wallet will thank you for switching to solar as your main source of energy. This is especially helpful if your household energy consumption is high, or you tend to use energy during high-demand hours.
Solar panels can provide a portion of your home’s electricity needs, meaning you can buy less electricity from the power company and enjoy a lower electricity bill overall.
3) Enjoy a Cooler Home All Summer
With solar-powered AC, you can stop enduring hotter indoor temperatures to save money and ease pressure on the local grid. Solar can provide the energy you need to enjoy a cooler home at lower indoor temperatures all summer.
4) Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Electricity from power plants is still primarily generated through fossil fuels. By supplying some of your power through solar panels, you can significantly reduce your home’s year-round reliance on fossil fuel energy. This can reduce your household’s carbon footprint all year long.
5) Steady Energy During Peak Hours
Solar AC means you don’t have to worry about your AC’s power cutting out or facing surge pricing at the hottest times of the day. Even if the city experiences rolling blackouts, your solar panels will continue powering the AC so that your family is not only cool but also safe from dangerous temperatures outdoors with access to steady power directly from the sunshine.
An Energy-Efficient Alternative to Summer Cooling
Energy-efficient and luxuriously cold AC powered by solar panels is closer than you think. Solar Optimum can help you plan and implement your AC solar upgrade or build a plan for more a comprehensive household solar solution. Contact us to make the switch and become more energy efficient.
