Many homeowners wonder if it is worth getting solar for their homes. Solar has been getting more affordable and improvements are making solar look like a better investment every day. Here is a list of the top 3 advantages and disadvantages of solar.
Advantages
- Solar power is produced anytime there is light and a system does so for many years. Once your solar system is paid off it provides you with power for your home totally free.
- Net metering programs from hydro companies put money in your pocket (or off your bill) from the solar power your system produces.
See Fortis BC net metering program here.
See BC Hydro net metering programs here.
Also, check this out to see How Much BC Hydro pays for solar power in BC.
- Reduce your carbon footprint by creating your own renewable energy from solar power.
Bonus advantages!
- Protection from rising hydro electricity bills.
- Amazing government grants significantly offset installation costs ($5,000 in British Columbia!)
See the solar energy installation grant here.
- If you have an EV, solar can offset your transportation costs.
Click here to see our article Is Home Solar Power Worth It In BC.
Disadvantages
- Your solar panels will not produce as much solar power on cloudy days.
- No solar power is produced at night (but the system will have offset your electricity bill by producing electricity all day)
- Snowfall covering the solar panels will need to be removed to continue to produce solar power in winter months.
If you are wondering how much a solar installation costs in BC? Check out our article here.
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