And if you're like most people, a lot of what you heard isn't necessarily true.
But now that you're looking into solar energy as a potential option to power your South Carolina home, it's hard to tell what's true and what's false when it comes to the available information-or lack ther.
How do you make sense of it? Let's take the time to dispel some of the most common solar energy myths you'll hear in South Carolina:
MYTH #1: SOLAR ENERGY IS TOO EXPENSIVE TO JUSTIFY THE INVESTMENT. Truth is, every person's situation is different. Unless you've sat down and crunched the numbers with an expert in the field, you don't know whether you stand to "save" a lot of money in the future thanks to the upfront investment of solar panels. In addition, have you considered potential tax credits and other financial incentives to install solar panels? While most people are quick to dismiss solar energy as somehow expensive, we trust you won't be so easily swayed until you see the real numbers.
MYTH #2: SOLAR ENERGY MAY WORK SOMEDAY, BUT IT'S NOT READY YET. Tell that to anyone already using solar energy for their homes. Heck, if you've ever used so much as solar-powered lamps for your garden or watched your dog lie on the sun-heated carpet, you've already applied the power-saving potential of solar energy. Truth is, solar energy is already alive and well-and it's a growing sector that is attracting more and more people who are interested in generating their own energy and ditching the expensive energy bills every month.
MYTH #3: SOLAR PANELS ARE UGLY AND BULKY! We'll have to chalk this one up to taste to some degree, but you'd be surprised at how sleek and modern solar panels have become. Many people associate the idea of solar panels with huge, expensive machines that look better in the desert than on someone's roof. But today's home-friendly solar panels are much more discreet than you might think, capable of swallowing up the sun's energy without making your home look like something out of "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids!"
MYTH #4: SOLAR SYSTEMS AREN'T VERY TOUGH OR DURABLE. Again, you'd be surprised. There are solar panels all over this great country of ours, including solar panels in the winter-heavy areas of New England, the Midwest, and all over the north. In a sun-friendly South Carolina climate, solar panels will do perfectly well handling the usual wear and tear offered by the weather while still providing your home with clean, affordable, stable energy.
MYTH #5: IF WE HAVE A CLOUDY DAY, I'M OUT OF LUCK. Solar panels don't really work like wind mills, relying on external sources for a stable power offering. Instead, solar panels are capable of storing energy and delivering it at a stable rate to your home, ensuring that you'll be able to use all of the conveniences you're used to even when the su
