Solar power is increasing in popularity as the world begins to realise its full potential and the advantages it offers. Whether you want to save money or want to save the environment, solar power is a great option to consider.

For those of you who are environmentally conscious, the biggest benefit of solar power is that it does not produce greenhouse gases. Most electricity is generated from fossil fuels, such as coal, natural gas, and oil. When these fuels are burnt, they release harmful greenhouse gases into the air. Solar power is completely clean energy and as more homes convert to this source of power, less pollution will be pumped into the atmosphere.

Although solar panels are quite expensive to purchase and install, once they are installed the energy used from this source is free. This means no more big electricity bills to worry about. Solar cells also don’t require much maintenance since the panels have no moving parts and are made out of strong materials. They tend to only need annual cleaning and to be checked every so often to make sure they are functioning well.

Another good thing about solar power is that it is a completely renewable resource. While fossil fuels will eventually run out, we can always rely on the sun as a constant source of energy. So long as the sun is in the sky, its energy can be used. In Australia we are lucky enough to have plenty of sunny days. If, however, you have a long period of cloudy weather and run out of stored solar power you can use electricity powered by fossil fuels as a back up.

At the end of the day, solar power makes your wallet and your conscience feel good. Continual advancements in solar power technology means that this type of system is becoming even more efficient and affordable.

If you are thinking about making the move to solar power, contact us today.