{"id":63123,"date":"2019-07-16T13:15:49","date_gmt":"2019-07-16T13:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=63123"},"modified":"2019-07-16T13:15:55","modified_gmt":"2019-07-16T13:15:55","slug":"benefits-going-solar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/benefits-going-solar.html","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Lesser-Known Benefits of Going Solar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When people contemplate going solar, they normally think of big, dark\npanels covering their rooftops. Not a picturesque sight, by any stretch \u2013 but\nrewarding nonetheless (if you consider the functional<\/em>\naspects of the matter). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now everybody knows that the sun is the most idyllic source\nof energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because it is an unlimitedly renewable natural resource\nwhose rays don\u2019t produce carbon dioxide or other hazardous (read: greenhouse)\ngas emissions upon conversion \u2013 nor do they require any fuel or water\/wind\npropulsion to generate electricity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These qualities alone make solar power the most environmentally safe\nenergy-producing system that is currently available to us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are, however, many other less popularly-known benefits of going solar in your home space \u2013 read on below to find out just what!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Solar Energy unlimitedly renewable natural resource <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1. Minimal energy production cost<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The maintenance and energy production costs of solar backup solutions are almost non-existent since you are only required to pay for the installation charges of your preferred piece of equipment. The prices of these products \u2013 and the costs of solar panels, in particular \u2013 varies; depending on the size and the nature of your accommodation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the considerable initial (capital) investment, your solar\nenergy resources pay up handsomely in the long run, as there are no additional\ncharges for regular usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Less energy\/distance loss<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In a traditional (wired) energy system, the losses during the transport and distribution of energy increase proportionally with the distance between the production grid and the supply points. Now although this power wastage isn\u2019t hugely significant, it still keeps your gadgets and utilities from functioning optimally; with this problem being more pronounced in densely populated areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With solar energy outlets, however, the photovoltaic panels\nare fixed on your home rooftops \u2013 considerably reducing the distance between\nthe power production unit and your appliances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Flexible installations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the major (experiential) benefits that come with the use of solar energy systems is their ease of installation<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First of all, you don\u2019t need a wide-spanning rooftop to have\nthe panels installed. Any horizontal or vertical space will do. And what\u2019s more,\nyou can expand your installations without any hurdle, should your energy\nrequirement change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Going\nsolar comprises the ideal solution for rural or geographically remote\nareas, where the cost of power dissemination through the traditional modes of\nelectricity distribution is way too high. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nowadays, traffic and road safety departments are also known\nto use solar energy\npanels (like the \u2018Light Pole Power Tap\u2019 manufactured by Solis Energy) to power\nstreet light poles and highway lights to save on energy expenditures without\ncomprising on road safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Energy production capacity primes with demand<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now, this is interesting! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The demand for electrical power, in most urban localities,\nusually peaks from 11:00 am to 04:00; tethered, obviously, with an increase in\nprice (the infamous \u2018Peak Hours\u2019 phenomenon!). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, since the sun is at its zenith during the daylight peak-demand hours, the price of electricity produced by solar energy falters (roughly equivalent to the decreases seen in traditional electricity supply cost during the late-night hours), which makes it a quite an economical solution for large-scale enterprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Operational in cold weather conditions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is a common misconception that solar energy gadgets do not operate well in\nthe winter season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now the issue with this assessment is that solar solutions\nneed light, not heat<\/em>, to operate. So\neven in the colder months, your solar energy system will continue to fuel your\nresidential and commercial buildings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is, however, a catch to this pretty picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a solar power system in place does not mean that you\ncan completely rid yourself of a traditional electricity connection. This is\nbecause solar power cannot be \u2018stored\u2019 for delayed usage during heavy rains\nspells or days with little to no sunlight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some solar energy product manufacturers like Solis Energy do<\/em> offer backup solutions to ensure that all your crucial needs aren\u2019t affected by sudden power outages. Commercial units like hospitals, shopping malls and banks, in fact, often find these solutions useful when dealing with unchecked power fluctuations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Solar Energy panels need sunlight to operate <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

6. Protects the environment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Solar power\nproduction doesn\u2019t lead to the emission of any toxic gases \u2013 we\u2019ve already\nstated this at the outset of this piece. It also doesn\u2019t produce any noise\npollution, which is a huge plus for urban areas where high-pitched sounds are already\na huge concern. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, it doesn\u2019t generate any waste to be disposed of\nlater, and the equipment does not require much maintenance. In fact, quality\nsolar product manufacturers like Solis Energy design their products to\nwithstand extremely harsh weather conditions \u2013 meaning that they are quite\ndependable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Less prone to accidents <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We have all have heard of the terrible accidents that come\nabout through faulty power grids or broken electrical poles. Solar power grids,\nhowever, aren\u2019t so prone to overloads, fires, or any other such injurious\ncatastrophes due to their safer operational mechanism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Pakistan, going solar certainly constitutes the next big step towards achieving a state of \u2018complete electrification\u2019 \u2013 a promise that has for long been touted by many at the helm of governmental affairs, but scarcely delivered. Individual homeowners, for their part, have clung to this turn-of-the-century trend head-on, and now there is hardly a house in some of the country\u2019s more posh localities that do not come fitted with an elongate solar panel or two. To learn more about solar energy trend getting popular worldwide, visit Zameen blog<\/a>, Pakistan’s best lifestyle blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When people contemplate going solar, they normally think of big, dark panels covering their rooftops. Not a picturesque sight, by any stretch \u2013 but rewarding nonetheless (if you consider the functional aspects of the matter). Now everybody knows that the sun is the most idyllic source of energy. Why? Because it is an unlimitedly renewable natural resource whose rays don\u2019t produce carbon dioxide or other hazardous (read: greenhouse) gas emissions upon conversion \u2013 nor do they require any fuel or water\/wind propulsion to generate electricity. These qualities alone make solar power the most environmentally safe energy-producing system that is currently available to us. There are, however, many other less popularly-known benefits of going solar in your home space \u2013 read on below to find out just what! 1. Minimal energy production cost The maintenance and energy production costs of solar backup solutions are almost non-existent since you are only required to pay for the installation charges of your preferred piece of equipment. The prices of these products \u2013 and the costs of solar panels, in particular \u2013 varies; depending on the size and the nature of your accommodation. 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