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November 7th, 2009 by Seb Tennyson

In this day and age, pretty much everyone knows that we need to start focusing on renewable sources of energy and solar power is one of the most talked about. Of course, it?s no surprise since using the power of the sun has been around in some form since the dawn of time and there are many advantages to using solar power both for homes and businesses.

The fact that solar energy is a renewable resource is one of its largest advantages. While there may be more solar power in certain areas of the country and there may be rainy days where no sun is available, regardless of how much solar energy we use we will never deplete the resource. The fossil fuels that we currently use are non-renewable and are quickly dwindling.

Also, unlike fossil fuels, solar power does not harm the environment. There are no byproducts of solar power that leach into the air and create pollution or contribute to greenhouse gasses. In addition, acquiring the power is not intrusive to the environment like some other forms of energy. About the most intrusive part would be the solar panels which are well suited in most areas to fit snugly on the roof.

Being self-reliant is a huge selling point since when using solar power for your home, you can be a self contained unit and not rely on mainstream electrical resources. As mentioned above, depending on where you live this might not be practical to rely solely on the sun for power; while other, less developed, areas might benefit immensely by being able to power homes and schools with the sun without needing to have power plants and run electrical cables. If you live in an area where there is not enough sunlight to meet your household needs, you can setup a system which will enable you to hook into the electrical grid during those times when more energy is needed.

While the initial cost to install a solar power system for your home or business might appear costly you will recoup your investment through zero or reduced electrical bills. After your startup costs you will be able to harness the power of the sun for free so, once you have your collection and storage systems set up, you will begin reaping the benefits, not only in the monthly savings but also in the benefits to our planet.

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