{"id":563,"date":"2022-04-01T10:46:58","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T10:46:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pscsolaruk.com\/blog\/?p=563"},"modified":"2022-04-01T10:47:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T10:47:00","slug":"thinking-about-solar-energy-here-are-the-major-pros-and-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pscsolaruk.com\/blog\/thinking-about-solar-energy-here-are-the-major-pros-and-cons\/","title":{"rendered":"Thinking About Solar Energy? Here Are The Major Pros And Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Using <a href=\"https:\/\/pscsolaruk.com\/blog\/the-bright-future-of-solar-energy-in-africa\/\">solar<\/a> energy to power your home is an undeniably eco-friendly option\u2014and the list of benefits to solar power doesn\u2019t end there. But while there are plenty of reasons to switch to solar energy, it is not a decision that should be rushed. Take the time to evaluate the pros and cons of solar energy to determine if making the conversion is right for you.<\/p><div id=\"pscso-3789692833\" class=\"pscso-content pscso-entity-placement\"><div class=\"pscso-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pscsolaruk.com\/rfq\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-509 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pscsolaruk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6tp7s.png?resize=710%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"710\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pscsolaruk.com\/blog\/thinking-about-solar-energy-here-are-the-major-pros-and-cons\/#Power_Your_Home_With_Solar\" >Power Your Home With Solar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pscsolaruk.com\/blog\/thinking-about-solar-energy-here-are-the-major-pros-and-cons\/#How_Can_Homes_Use_Solar_Power\" >How Can Homes Use Solar Power?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pscsolaruk.com\/blog\/thinking-about-solar-energy-here-are-the-major-pros-and-cons\/#What_Are_the_Pros_of_Solar_Energy\" >What Are the Pros of Solar Energy?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pscsolaruk.com\/blog\/thinking-about-solar-energy-here-are-the-major-pros-and-cons\/#Solar_Energy_is_Environmentally_Friendly\" >Solar Energy is Environmentally Friendly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pscsolaruk.com\/blog\/thinking-about-solar-energy-here-are-the-major-pros-and-cons\/#Solar_Energy_Saves_Money_Long-Term\" >Solar Energy Saves Money Long-Term<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pscsolaruk.com\/blog\/thinking-about-solar-energy-here-are-the-major-pros-and-cons\/#Solar_Panels_Are_Low-Maintenance\" >Solar Panels Are Low-Maintenance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pscsolaruk.com\/blog\/thinking-about-solar-energy-here-are-the-major-pros-and-cons\/#Solar_Power_Allows_for_Energy_Independence\" >Solar Power Allows for Energy Independence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pscsolaruk.com\/blog\/thinking-about-solar-energy-here-are-the-major-pros-and-cons\/#Your_Solar_Power_Can_Helps_the_Community\" >Your Solar Power Can Helps the Community<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/pscsolaruk.com\/blog\/thinking-about-solar-energy-here-are-the-major-pros-and-cons\/#What_Are_the_Cons_of_Solar_Energy\" >What Are the Cons of Solar Energy?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/pscsolaruk.com\/blog\/thinking-about-solar-energy-here-are-the-major-pros-and-cons\/#Upfront_Installation_Costs_Are_High\" >Upfront Installation Costs Are High<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/pscsolaruk.com\/blog\/thinking-about-solar-energy-here-are-the-major-pros-and-cons\/#Production_of_Solar_Panels_Has_a_Carbon_Footprint\" >Production of Solar Panels Has a Carbon Footprint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/pscsolaruk.com\/blog\/thinking-about-solar-energy-here-are-the-major-pros-and-cons\/#Solar_Panels_Dont_Work_For_Every_Home\" >Solar Panels Don\u2019t Work For Every Home<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Power_Your_Home_With_Solar\"><\/span>Power Your Home With Solar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pscsolaruk.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PSC SOLAR UK<\/a><\/strong> is a trusted installer for your solar system, solar panels and electricity needs. Find a solar panel installer today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the biggest selling point to using solar energy is that it is a sustainable energy source. That means you aren\u2019t consuming resources that future generations will need. And, at the same time, you are lessening the impact of your energy use on the environment. That\u2019s a clear win-win situation. However,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/home-improvement\/how-to-install-solar-panels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">installing solar panels<\/a>&nbsp;remains relatively expensive, and not every home is a good candidate for relying on solar power.<\/p><div id=\"pscso-403084360\" class=\"pscso-content_2 pscso-entity-placement\"><div class=\"pscso-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pscsolaruk.com\/rfq\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-509 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pscsolaruk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6tp7s.png?resize=710%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"710\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are building a new home or considering adding solar panels to your home, there are some important solar energy pros and cons to weigh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_Homes_Use_Solar_Power\"><\/span>How Can Homes Use Solar Power?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are considering going solar, the most popular and efficient option is to install solar panels. Generally placed on the roof of the home because of exposure to sunlight, solar panels use Photovoltaic (PV) cells that absorb photons from sunlight. This then creates an electric field and that electricity can be used or harvested for later use.<\/p><div id=\"pscso-2842742378\" class=\"pscso-content-3 pscso-entity-placement\"><div class=\"pscso-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pscsolaruk.com\/rfq\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-509 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pscsolaruk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6tp7s.png?resize=710%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"710\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Although solar panels are the best way to use solar energy to power your home, there are other ways to use solar energy that have a lower barrier to entry. For example, solar water heaters work in much the same way as solar panels\u2014but are less expensive to install than full solar panel systems. For the purposes of this article, however, the pros and cons of solar power will be based on solar panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Pros_of_Solar_Energy\"><\/span>What Are the Pros of Solar Energy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solar_Energy_is_Environmentally_Friendly\"><\/span>Solar Energy is Environmentally Friendly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the\u00a0Office of Energy Efficiency &amp; Renewable Energy,\u00a0using solar energy minimizes the amount of carbon and pollutants generated. That translates to cleaner air, fresher water and more environmental stability for future generations. Better yet, unlike the widespread energy grid that is reliant on non-renewable resources like oil and gas, solar energy is renewable\u2014meaning we\u2019ll never run out of it.<\/p><div id=\"pscso-412143928\" class=\"pscso-cybertron pscso-entity-placement\"><div class=\"pscso-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!--\r\nzone = \"30\";\r\npl = \"2226\";\r\nurl = \"https:\/\/cybertronads.com\/platform\";\r\n\/\/--><\/script>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/cybertronads.com\/platform\/show.js\"><\/script>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solar_Energy_Saves_Money_Long-Term\"><\/span>Solar Energy Saves Money Long-Term<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After overcoming the initial installment\u00a0costs for solar panels, they quickly work toward paying for themselves: Solar panels can last 25 years or longer. On average, homeowners who install solar panels will break even between six and 10 years due to utility bill savings. From there on out, those savings can go straight to the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solar_Panels_Are_Low-Maintenance\"><\/span>Solar Panels Are Low-Maintenance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After installing solar panels, you shouldn\u2019t have to give them much thought other than appreciating them when your lower utility bill arrives. Depending on their location and whether there are a lot of branches and leaves that could accumulate on top of the panels, the biggest job may be occasionally brushing them off\u2014although rain and snow can do the trick, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solar_Power_Allows_for_Energy_Independence\"><\/span>Solar Power Allows for Energy Independence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking of going completely off the grid, solar power is a natural option. Because you don\u2019t have to rely on traditional energy sources, it is possible to power your home entirely off of your own solar energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Solar_Power_Can_Helps_the_Community\"><\/span>Your Solar Power Can Helps the Community<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use less energy than your solar panels accumulate, you may be able to sell it back to the communal grid through the utility company\u2014something known as net metering. One of the clearest benefits to this is that you can further reduce your utility bills. Looking beyond that, this is a way to contribute to the grid, reduce the strain of electricity demands, and further help the environment by reducing the need to import non-renewable energy sources to the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Cons_of_Solar_Energy\"><\/span>What Are the Cons of Solar Energy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upfront_Installation_Costs_Are_High\"><\/span>Upfront Installation Costs Are High<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing solar panels is becoming more affordable. However, it remains a significant expense: It costs an average of\u00a0<strong>N1.5Million<\/strong>\u00a0to install a 3.5kVA solar system. The cost may be lower or greater depending on energy demands, local reimbursements and the amount of sunlight. Still, there\u2019s no way around it: That\u2019s pricey. If you don\u2019t plan to stay in the home long-term, it may not make sense to invest in solar panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Production_of_Solar_Panels_Has_a_Carbon_Footprint\"><\/span>Production of Solar Panels Has a Carbon Footprint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although environmental concerns tied to the production of solar panels are currently being addressed\u2014with signs of progress in the coming years\u2014the amount of harmful greenhouse gases released while manufacturing solar panels is notable. Similarly, there are not widespread methods for recycling solar panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrel.gov\/docs\/fy04osti\/35489.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">report<\/a>&nbsp;from the Office of Energy Efficiency &amp; Renewable Energy, the average \u201cenergy payback\u201d time for solar panels is between one and four years, depending on the type of system. That means that the energy expended while making solar panels will be made up for within four years of use. Considering solar panels can last between 30 and 40 years, that still leaves a long lifespan that does much more good than harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solar_Panels_Dont_Work_For_Every_Home\"><\/span>Solar Panels Don\u2019t Work For Every Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To put it simply, solar power relies on sunlight. If your home doesn\u2019t receive adequate sunlight, either because of the climate or shade, the solar panels may not be a viable option. The caveat here is that solar panels do not have to be installed on the roof. If there is another part of the property that receives more sunlight, solar panels can be installed there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Batteries that store solar power can also help offset the risk of limited sunlight, especially if climate is a concern. 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