Have you received your electricity bill lately and been shocked at the cost? With the price of electricity on the rise, it may be time to look at other options. Here in Perth, we are usually blessed with sunny weather, so why not harness some of the power of that sunshine and reduce your electricity bill at the same time by installing solar panels on your home? Here’s just a few of the benefits of installing solar panels on your home:
Saving money – one of the biggest benefits of installing solar panels is the money you will save on your electricity bills. There are, of course, upfront costs involved such as the purchase and installation of the panels, but the ongoing savings will make up for that over time. As you are creating your own energy, you are using less from the grid, thus reducing your power bills. If your panels are generating more electricity than you are using, the excess can be sold back to the grid. To find out the exact tariffs in WA, contact your energy provider.
Adding value to your home – solar panels can be a selling point for real estate agents and are attractive to buyers and renters, potentially adding market value to your home.
Reducing your carbon footprint – as solar energy is renewable and green, you can feel confident in the fact that you are doing good for the environment when you install solar panels. They release no greenhouse gases, so they are not polluting the air. In addition to this, the amount of electricity used to manufacture the panels is minimal compared to the electricity that will be saved in the long term.
On the other hand, you need to be realistic about what solar panels can do for you. Here are some things to remember:
