What Can Solar Panels Do For Your Home?

The benefits of solar panels extend far beyond saving money on your monthly utility bill. 

Solar panels are advanced devices that convert sunlight into electricity. They're the most popular renewable energy source for homes and businesses in Sonoma, CA. Typically mounted on rooftops or open fields, solar panels allow you to use their energy immediately or store it in batteries for later use. 

Most people know that solar power offers a clean and sustainable energy source while eliminating your energy bill, but what other benefits do they offer? Keep reading to explore the many advantages of solar panels for your home!

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Renewable Energy

Solar energy is entirely renewable, which means it comes from a natural resource that can replenish itself constantly. The sun will produce energy for billions of years, which means your solar panels are reliable, sustainable, and work with our planet instead of against it. 

Cost-Effective

Though there are various reasons to choose solar over other power methods, we must recognize how cost-effective it is in the long term. It's accurate that the initial price of solar panel installation can be high, but over time, the money you save on electricity bills outweighs the investment. In addition, you can sell your excess energy back to the grid or keep it stored in a battery. 

Low Maintenance

Once they’re installed, your solar panels will require very little maintenance, as they have zero moving parts and are designed to withstand harsh elements. We recommend routine cleaning and inspection to keep them functioning correctly, but other than that, you can pretty much forget about them once the installation is complete. 

Environmentally Friendly

Because solar energy is clean and sustainable, and doesn't produce greenhouse gas emissions, it helps to reduce your carbon footprint. Once your solar panels are up and running, you're officially mitigating the impacts of climate change. How exciting is that?

Grid Independence

Most homeowners that install solar panels dream of becoming self-sufficient when it comes to utilizing more traditional energy sources. The idea is to reduce your dependence on your current (no pun intended) electricity methods and increase your energy security. With the right plan, design, and equipment, it's possible to ditch the grid altogether!

Incentives

As we've mentioned in other blog entries, many governments and utility companies offer incentives or rebates to encourage California residents to adopt solar energy. These programs make it even more attractive for many, primarily from a financial perspective. 

Find Your Power with Summit Technology Group

Are you ready to invest in saving money and the Earth simultaneously? Summit Technology Group can help. Reach out to us using this online form, or call us at (707) 542-4773, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!