4 Reasons Why People Do/Don't Install Solar Panels

FOUR REASONS WHY PEOPLE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS AND FOUR REASONS THEY DON'T FINANCIAL BENEFITS DON'T INSTALLATION COSTS DO Earn up to 14% return on your investment through a feed in tariff contract and gain energy independence from rising utility rates Don't have access to funds or financing to invest in a solar array, which can typically cost up to $20,000 to install DO THE ENVIRONMENT DON'T ROOF ISN'T SUITABLE less greenhouse gases The best roof for solar panels are: 96-98% than electricity generated from coal 1) Large, flat, and south-facing 86-89% compared to coal less water used 2) Have little to no shade 80% less land occupied or transformed 3) Accessible for cleaning twice a year 4) In a sunny climate 95% lower toxicity INDEPENDENCE DON'T LACK OF DO KNOWLEDGE Top reasons: Energy storage-based systems are the fastest growth area in solar, keeping your energy going during outages MOST HOME OWNERS ARE ÚNAWARE OF SAVINGS FROM SOLAR POWER - small savings not enough sunshine - too expensive - too much effort to maintain GOVERNMENT REBATES DON'T NEVER REALLY THOUGHT ABOUT IT DO Feed in Tariff Program, Net Metering, Home Energy Savings Program, Sales Tax Exemptions.. the list goés on One of the most common reasons why people have not installed solar power is because they just never really thought about doing it daisyenergy. Sources: http://www.cansia ca/sites/default/files/171.pdf http://www.nytimes-com/2013/11/11/business/energy-environment/solar-power-begins-to-shine-as-environmental-benefits-pay-off-html?_r=O https://ecoliving-scotiabank-com/articles/should-you-go-solar http://engineering-mit·edu/ask/how-many-solar-panels-do-i-need-my-house-become-energy-independent http://www.edn-com/design/power-management/4418830/Add-battery-back-up-power-option-to-existing-grid-tied-PU-and-solar-systems- http://www·propertywire-com/news/europe/uk-property-solar-power-201210107029·html http://www.cansia•ca/government-regulatory-issues/provincial/consumer-incentives