| There are 4 main advantages of solar panels that | | | | Solar power is clean and renewable. And it does |
| immediately spring to mind. Solar power homes | | | | not add to the cost and problems of storing |
| are springing up everywhere, taking advantage of | | | | dangerous radioactive waste. Solar power homes |
| the numerous rebates and incentives that are | | | | are environmentally friendly homes. |
| readily available. | | | | Low to no maintenance - Solar panels operate |
| Saves you money on your fuel bills - With the | | | | silently with no moving parts. This makes them |
| ever increasing cost of fossil fuels, solar panels will | | | | virtually maintenance free. Just install them and let |
| save you money in the long run. Of course you | | | | them generate energy for you. |
| have the initial installation costs but after that, | | | | Independence from the utility companies - Solar |
| your costs are zero. | | | | power operates entirely independently of the |
| You can even install your own solar panels if you | | | | power companies. You will never be held ransom |
| have a basic grasp of DIY. And with a solar | | | | to the rising costs of fossil fuels. And if you live in |
| power system, if you generate more electricity | | | | a remote area where electricity might not be so |
| than you actually use, you can sell it back to your | | | | readily available, then solar panels can supply you |
| utility company for a profit. | | | | with an endless source of energy. Solar power |
| If you have a solar hot water system then you | | | | homes are free of the rising energy prices. |
| will save even more money there as well. Just | | | | And it doesn't need to cost you a fortune to |
| think of all that piping hot, free hot water all year | | | | set-up the various installations. Shop around and |
| round. Solar power homes are efficient homes. | | | | haggle for a good price. Companies rates can |
| Solar panels are great for the environment - | | | | vary wildly. Or just install your own if you have |
| Obviously this is one of the main advantages of | | | | the knowledge. |
| solar panels as they don't add to global warming. | | | | |