๐Solar power is pollution free and causes no greenhouse gases to be emitted after installation ๐Reduced dependence on foreign oil and fossil fuels ๐Renewable clean power that is available every day of the year, even cloudy days produce some power ๐Return on investment unlike paying for utility bills ๐Virtually no maintenance as solar panels last over 30 years ๐Creates jobs by employing solar panel manufacturers, solar installers, etc. and in turn helps the economy ๐Excess power can be sold back to the power company if grid intertied ๐Ability to live grid free if all power generated provides enough for the home / building ๐Can be installed virtually anywhere; in a field to on a building ๐Use batteries to store extra power for use at night ๐Solar can be used to heat water, power homes and building, even power cars ๐Safer than traditional electric current ๐Efficiency is always improving so the same size solar that is available today will become more efficient tomorrow ๐Aesthetics are improving making the solar more versatile compared to older models; i.e. printing, flexible, solar shingles, etc. ๐Federal grants, tax incentives, and rebate programs are available to help with initial costs ๐No trenching is needed since the solar can be close to or at the place of installation
To the moon? Well as a Greek. I do prefer the Sun (Helios)