In a world that is increasingly becoming environmentally conscious, solar energy has experienced a resurgence. While most people are opting for renewable energy to power their homes and businesses to save the planet, are there any economic benefits for doing so? Yes, there are, as this guide will show.
Solar energy reduces your utility bills
One of the reasons more people are not opting for solar energy is the perceived high cost of purchasing and installing solar units. However, in the long term, you will make significant savings on your utility bills. This is especially true in areas with time-of-use ‘peak hour’ increased tariffs and regions with volatile electricity pricing policies. Within the first year, most people recoup the cost of installing a solar energy unit.
Economic government incentives
Most countries incentivise their citizens to opt for solar, and other renewable sources of energy. This is to reduce the burden placed on the national or regional grids as well as to reduce the country’s overall carbon footprint. Most local and national governments offer tax credits and rebates on the cost of purchasing and installing solar energy units.
You can sell off excess generated energy
While most people will purchase units that suit their power consumption needs, in most cases households usually generate more energy than they need. Most governments have schemes in place whereby they purchase this excess energy and introduce it to the grid. Producing your own solar energy can be an income-generating activity.
It can increase your home value
As already stated, the world is increasingly becoming environmentally conscious. Having a solar energy unit in your home will make it more attractive to buyers. Apart from the environmental preservation aspect, more homebuyers understand that solar energy is ultimately much cheaper than sourcing your energy from the grid.