It's Science.
See below to learn a bit more.
The Basic Science
Solar panels collect the energy from the sun and turn it into DC electricity. From there it goes to your meter and main panel to collect and "bank" your energy.
Pew Research Center
"Just 6% of U.S. homeowners say they have already installed solar panels at home. Another 46% say they have given serious thought to adding solar panels at their home in the past year."
People are starting to take solar seriously.
Solar Panels Become More Effective
"Due to the many advances in photovoltaic technology over recent years, the average panel conversion efficiency has increased from 15% to well over 20%. This large jump in efficiency resulted in the power rating of a standard size panel to increase from 250W up to 370W." - Clean Energy Reviews
Solar is more affordable now.
"Solar, in particular, has cheapened at a blistering pace. Just 10 years ago, it was the most expensive option for building a new energy development. Since then, that cost has dropped by 90 percent" - Popular Science
Energy Prices Soaring
"In 2021, the average nominal retail electricity price paid by U.S. residential electric customers rose at the fastest rate since 2008" - US Energy Information Administration.
States are Choosing Renewables
"Across the US 38 states have some form of clean energy goal in place is states across the US, with nine states aiming for 100% by 2050." - S&P Global
Benefits of Going Solar
These are the top 4 reasons why people go solar:
Better Local Air Quality
Getting solar panels helps your community breath a bit easier!
Energy Independence
Independence from the grid, future energy price increases, and reliance on others is the reason why many people are excited about solar.
Saves you MONEY!
Not having an energy bill is nice, but when you save more from tax benefits and increased value of your home when you sell, now that is a no-brainer!
Improves Home Value
When you are looking to sell your home in the future, it will be worth significantly more with solar already installed.