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Phoenix Solar Panels: Are They Right For You
January 28, 2010 by Jane Lemons · Leave a Comment
Phoenix solar panels should be a common feature on most homes. Solar energy is a great technology. Generating electricity from the sun, what a concept? Where in the United States would there be more sun than in a desert state?
The idea of solar panels is to capture the sun’s energy to feed electricity to your home. In other states that would be fantastic during the summer months, your electricity bill would be lower and you would be earning electricity credits from your utility company. Then when the winter hits and you need to crank up your heating system those credits come into play to balance out your winter bills.
When I think of Phoenix, I imagine a scorching sun beating down on dry, cracked terrain. If this is the case then people in Phoenix should never have to buy electricity, wouldn’t you think? However there are very few homes in Phoenix that have installed solar panels on their homes.
One of the main reasons Phoenix residents are not able to take advantage of green energy is the cost. Although there are tax credits from the government when you purchase these panels for your home, the cost is still substantial for an average income family. It is the larger companies that are able to afford the benefits of this technology.
Maintenance of the panels is another cost to consider. They can crack which is another consideration when thinking about buying them. The panels do not always work best in intense heat. Climates that are cooler and sunnier have shown better results.
Arizona’s utility company is getting on the band wagon. They are offering free solar panel installation to a small number of customers to entice other customers in the future. Renewable energy requirements are not being met and this project will help them meet their goals.
Learn more about Mesa solar panels. Stop by Jane Lemons’s site where you can find out all about Scottsdale solar panels and what it can do for you.
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