Three reasons home solar saves you money
In the past few decades, solar technology has improved immensely. Solar panels are now cheaper and more environmentally friendly to make than ever before. Data collected by NREL shows a consistent and significant improvement in the ability of solar panels to turn sunlight into usable electricity. In response, home solar has gone mainstream. More and more people are choosing to install solar, for financial reasons as much as the environment. Over 1.7 million Australian households have installed solar panels. Rooftop solar is well and truly the new wave.
So, how can you save with solar?
1. Home solar is the system that pays for itself
The fact you don’t have to pay anyone for the sun’s energy translates into affordable reliability for the future. This means that when you install solar panels in your home, your budget will be held less in thrall by electricity price rises.
With solar, the amount of electricity you’ll use can be calculated when designing your setup, giving you a solution that helps pay for itself and doesn’t empty your bank balance.
Research also shows that homes with solar installations sell for more. According to a study by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, homes with a solar system sell 20 per cent faster, at more than 15 per cent higher value than those without.
2. Maintain independent energy security
Blackouts cause panic. But they don’t have to cause panic for you. With a solar power system and storage, you can increase your energy security and independence. This means you don’t have to be stuck in the dark when you don’t want to. Your home solar battery system will immediately access emergency power for your home.
And if you’ve ever been in a blackout at night, you’ll know the panic it can cause. How many of us have candles for everyday use, or torches within arms reach?
3. Reduce stress at home and on the grid
Homes with a solar system installed sell 20 per cent faster and at more than 15 per cent higher value.
As our world changes, so does technology – many of us no longer have just one television, smart devices are increasingly popular and the electric car is seeing a revival.
Traditionally, this means a much higher power bill from your energy company to match your usage. But maintenance costs are going up too as the grid ages. As solar panels are modular, however, you can scale the installation to match your energy needs, our helpful experts guiding you through what to consider now and for the future.
As solar panels and batteries are silent and slim, they won’t take up space or make noise like a generator would. Also, solar panels are installed on roofs at an angle. This means rain cleans your panels for you.
The initial investment can be substantial, the benefits go on for decades with quality solar – independence from the grid, control of your power and the price you pay for it and, best of all, knowledge that you’re doing your part for the environment. Australia is a beautiful country, and deserves to stay that way.
If you’re interested in learning more about what solar can bring to you, get in touch with the experts at RK Solar today, and we’ll walk you through the process to find what’s best for you, your wallet, and the planet.