Going green is the new thing! Saving the environment is very important if we want to conserve our Earth. There are many different ways we can help our environment such as, recycling our household trash, driving hybrid vehicles, buying environmentally safe products and using solar panels to power our homes. By using solar panels, instead of the traditional electricity, you can save thousands of dollars on your electric bill and you will be helping our environment at the same time. However, you’re probably curious how much does solar power cost?
What Does A Solar Panel Cost?
For an average size home, which is around eighteen hundred square feet, the solar panel price will be about twenty thousand dollars, which is ten to twelve dollars a watt. This price does include installation of your solar panel system. The solar panels are placed on mounts that are placed on top of your roof. If you have a shingle roof you need replace any damaged shingles before having the solar panels installed.
An experienced installer can install the panels without damaging your roof, but in some cases it can’t be avoided. You can choose to have your panels mounted on the ground next to your home but they are more efficient on the roof. After you have your solar panels installed add them to your home owners’ insurance policy to ensure that your investment it protected. Your solar panels will also get you a big tax credit when you file your taxes with the Internal Revenue Service.
What Do Solar Panels Power?
Solar panels can power everything in your home. They can provide all of the electricity for your lights, computer, appliances, television, and pool. This will help you save hundreds of dollars of month on your electric bill. You can also incorporate a solar thermal energy system to heat your hot water and it can be used to heat your pool or hot tub. These systems can cost between three and five thousand dollars and could save you an additional two to three hundred dollars a month on your electric bill.
The initial investment for solar panels is well worth the money. You will see a return in your investment within two years. After the two years the money you save on your electric bill will be money in your pocket. You will also have the peace of mind knowing that you are doing your part to help converse the Earth.
