Recently, we participated in a vendor show. We love these opportunities! We get to meet a lot of great people and educate them about clean energy. Shows also allow us to address any questions or assumptions people may have about solar. What we found, though, is that there are a few assumptions about solar that cause concern. Because we like to get to the point, we decided to compile them all here as a quick reference guide. So let’s get to it!

Assumption 1: I have to keep replacing the equipment

This was the top comment. People believe that something that goes on your roof and looks like glass is likely fragile. And we can’t blame them! But solar panels are extremely durable. They’re built to withstand extreme hailstorms and straight winds up to 90 mph. They’re installed on a sturdy racking system affixed firmly to the roof. We’re so confident in our panels, in fact, that they have a 25-year warranty. And if you decide in the first five years to get a new roof, we’ll come remove and replace them. Free of charge. Our solar panels are maintenance-free, aside from maybe having to knock off a random branch. Even that shouldn’t be a problem, because trees are typically not that close to a solar-paneled roof.

Assumption 2: I’ll be dead before I save money

This one almost took the top spot. When people think about solar, they think about wealthy people with money to burn. Again, we can’t blame them. Until fairly recently, solar was unattainable for many. But that’s not the case anymore. When we do a free solar analysis, we look at your specific energy usage and custom-build your proposal. Most of our customers are actually saving money from the beginning! Solar payments are typically less than previous electric bills were. Solar payments also have an end date, unlike electric bills! So your savings will continue to increase until you achieve full energy freedom!

Assumption 3: I can’t afford a battery backup

The great thing about solar in Missouri and Arkansas (and most other states) is that net metering laws are in effect. This means that your utility company acts as a natural battery backup. And that means that you don’t have to have a battery. While battery technology has advanced significantly, the price is still cost-prohibitive. Net metering provides a great, automatic battery backup system through your utility company.

Assumption 4: I’ll just wait until the technology gets better

The reason we want to change technology is because we want products to do something differently than they did when we bought them. For instance, your old computer can’t support new versions of programs, so you have to upgrade. Solar panels convert sunlight into clean energy. They still do that.  We design systems to offset your energy production. The systems will continue to offset your energy production. Your energy production won’t advance to Windows 12 while your solar panels are stuck in Windows 95. So waiting for an undefined point in the future until you claim energy ownership isn’t necessary. We’ve got you covered…now. We get it. Change is scary. Especially when it means that you’ll likely be the energy pioneer in your extended family, circle of friends, and neighborhood. But nothing ever changed by remaining the same. You can save money now. You can be an energy pioneer. You can put your roof to work for you. Instead of making assumptions, make a call. Find out how we can help your home or business today.