10 Good reasons to choose solar
Clean, renewable energy
By switching to solar you are taking a step towards protecting our future and that of the next generations. As Solar energy is fuelled by the sun you can be assured that it is natural, clean and renewable. Unlike fuel derived from burning natural resources, solar energy does not create harmful emissions or byproducts that pollute the earth or contribute to global warming.
Future Proof Your Energy CostsTM
Electricity prices are set to rise, however, you can protect yourself from these rises by installing a solar PV system and in turn reduce or even eliminate your electricity bill.
Tap into Government rebates and incentives
To encourage the take up of Solar the Government is offering generous cash incentives. This makes solar all the more attractive and affordable.
Add value to your property
Sustainable improvements to your property are desirable features for prospective buyers, particularly as awareness of renewable energy, climate change and the environment grows.
System performance reliability and lifespan
Most reputable manufacturers provide warranty promises of around 80% efficiency up to 25 years, in general the expected lifespan of a module is approximately 30 years.
Recyclable materials
The materials that predominantly make up solar panels are silicon, glass and aluminium. These materials are all recyclable.
Low maintenance
With a solar PV system you can practically “set and forget”. Once installed PV systems require very minimal maintenance.
An energy source that can be distributed fairly
Often people in remote areas are disadvantaged when it comes to energy services. As Solar energy can be grid or non-grid connected there are significant opportunities in remote areas.
Integrated design features
Aesthetic integration of PV into buildings and facades is becoming more prevalent, this is being lead by approvals in building legislation in Europe. It won’t be long before designers and architects in Australia have greater access to this type of technology for more eco friendly building, particularly useful for city buildings with limited roof space but huge potential for facade space.
Creates jobs
The PV sector, with an average annual growth of 40% during the past years is increasingly contributing to the creation of thousands of jobs worldwide. In Australia by 2020, the Clean Energy Council predicts around 9,500 jobs in Solar PV and Solar Water Heating and around 24,000 jobs to have been created in total for the Renewable Energy sector.
References:
http://www.epia.org
