In today’s world a quest for alternative energy has been undertaken. The quest dates back about 100 years to when home solar panels had not even been contemplated. 100 years ago a man named Henri Becquerel discovered the “photovoltaic effect.” In 1893 his discovery led to the invention of solar cells. These cells were the fledgling beginnings of today’s residential sun technology.
The constant rise of gas prices is making the public uncomfortably aware of how finite our supply of fossil fuels is. Homeowners who pay a gas bill to heat their homes are acutely aware of this fact. It should not be surprising that alternative forms of energy are creeping into the residential market. Houses that were unable to receive service from a standard power company have been using a system of home solar panels for years. Houses in suburban areas and major cities are now starting to follow suit as this technology becomes more affordable.
Incentives are now offered for homeowners who put this cutting edge technology to use. The federal government offers incentives. Many states also offer incentives, along with local agencies and utility companies. In fact, some states have legislated a “feed-in tariff.” This legislation is designed to encourage residents to invest in sun technology.
Sun technology provides a viable alternative to traditional energy sources. Where fossil fuels produce toxins and pollution as byproducts of use, sun technology is the cleanest form of energy known to man. It eliminates the possibly of oil slicks and further air pollution. Home solar panels are a great way for residential areas to contribute to a cleaner planet.
Global warming is a real threat on many people’s minds. We can decrease the threat of global warming by tapping into the sun’s unending energy. The advantages to this course of action are endless. We can save money, stop further pollution to the planet, and begin depending on a form of energy that will never run out. The initial investment in sun technology is not inexpensive. However, the price of this technology has decreased in the past 20 years. As our focus shifts more to alternative forms of energy, home solar panels may become more and more affordable.
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