Are you considering an Orange solar energy installation in your California home, but still have some lingering doubts?  As solar power becomes more popular, the myths and stigma attached to it are slowly dropping away.  Unfortunately, some nasty rumors just won’t end!  Here are some of the top myths about solar panels and power so that you can make an educated decision. 

     1. Say Goodbye To Modern Conveniences!

Many people’s first thoughts when it comes to solar power is that of “hippies” with only the bare minimal items, who sit in the dark at night. This is a major misconception when it comes to solar energy. You can run your computer, your TV, your X-Box, your oven, your washer and dryer, and whatever else runs on electricity just as you always have.

     2. You Will Have No Power When It Is Dark/Cloudy/Winter!

Solar energy does require the sun in order to work, but that doesn’t mean it is lights out at night! Most homes are still hooked up to the electric grid. On sunny days, you will often have an abundance of power, so much so that excess gets turned back into the grid for use, which means your electric company is paying you! At night or during cloudy times you can use up all that “extra” power and still not pay a cent. There are also generators, as well as batteries to store your own excess power if you so choose. As far as winter goes, the cold does not affect the Orange solar energy installation, as long as the sun is shining, and snow simply needs to be brushed away.

     3. Production Of Panels Does More Harm Than Good!

Creating panels does require some energy being spent, but in the long-run, solar energy is still better for the planet then fossil fuels. Panels can actually “payback” the energy they used in being created, sometimes in less than one year! Most systems can last for 30 years, so that would mean 29 years of not depending on fossil fuels that are damaging our planet. Well worth any initial energy usage! An Orange solar energy installation is also recyclable when it is time for a replacement.

Isn’t it time you thought about installing Orange solar panels on your California home?  That’s even more apparent, now that you know the truth behind the myths!  Installing solar panels is good for the earth, good for your pocket book, and just flat out good for you!