Innovation is the soul of civilization, and this cannot be better epitomized than by the sweeping revolution of solar power. Once reserved for wealthy corporations and luxurious mansions, the technology of solar power is now available for use in every home.
Solar panels in themselves are a technological marvel, and now Harmon Solar is using them to help homeowners save a bundle on energy bills.
Solar panel
Each solar panel is comprised of scores of photovoltaic cells, which capture solar energy
Each solar panel is comprised of scores of photovoltaic cells, which capture solar energy and send it to an inverter. The inverter converts the energy to alternating current (AC) used by the lights and appliances in the home. From the inverter, the energy is either used or stored.
The surplus energy will cause the electric meter to reverse, storing up energy reserves and literally reducing the power bill.
Energy savings with solar power are also increased by the tax incentives given by some states to those who use residential solar panels.
Energy savings
Harmon Solar was recently able to offer these advantages to one of the residents of Tucson, Arizona. They worked to install 475 square feet of solar tiles on the roof of their client’s Arizona house, and they immediately began to save on utility bills.
A conservative estimate places their energy savings at almost $1300 per year, the equivalent of a healthy down payment on a car, perhaps.
Cost of purchasing solar panels
Their client chose to take advantage of the lease program — an excellent option for those who might not be ready for the higher up-front cost of purchasing a solar panel array. However, though the leasing program is cheaper, it does remove the possibility of tax credits.
The cost of purchasing solar panels may be heavily offset by the 25% tax credit offered to Arizona residents who own solar-powered equipment. Solar panel cost is quickly becoming less of an obstacle to those who would like to reduce energy costs and help their environment.
