{"id":44,"date":"2022-05-11T12:28:12","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T12:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunroofsolar.net\/?p=44"},"modified":"2022-11-06T21:11:20","modified_gmt":"2022-11-06T21:11:20","slug":"myths-and-facts-about-solar-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunroofsolar.net\/blog\/myths-and-facts-about-solar-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"Myths and Facts about Solar Energy That Are Worth Knowing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though more and more people have become more aware of the advantages of solar energy, some myths stop people from using this good source of sustainable energy. Continue reading to bust these myths and discover how beneficial solar energy is.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Myths &amp; facts - solar energy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hojxoQln7O8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1- Solar Energy Isn\u2019t Effective in Cloudy Conditions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there\u2019s no sunlight, homes won\u2019t be able to generate solar energy. This is one of the most popular myths about solar energy. The energy produced is lessened when the weather is snowy and cloudy, but there\u2019s still energy produced. General estimates say that on a cloudy day, solar energy systems can produce around 15% to 25% of their regular power output.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2- Solar Energy is Expensive<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prices of solar photovoltaic panels have decreased by 89% since 2010. That means they\u2019ve become cheaper. Another untrue myth is that only rich people can afford to have a solar energy system. It\u2019s also not logical to wait for the prices of solar panels to decrease further since you spend more on electric bills as you delay switching to solar power.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3- Solar Energy Systems Aren\u2019t Long Lasting<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar roofs are very durable and weather-resistant, so this myth is untrue. Most solar panel producers offer a warranty of 10 years and 25 years on their products. There\u2019s a guarantee that solar panels can generate not less than 80% energy output after 25 years. So, getting a solar roof means you can enjoy it for many more years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunroofsolar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-56.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4- Solar Roofs Are Eyesores<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most solar panels are big and unpleasant looking. You can also easily see them from a far distance. But, there are aesthetic solar roofs for people who don\u2019t want to sacrifice design for sustainability. Sun Roof Solar solar roofs are one of these roofs. They look like regular metal roofs but produce the same amount of solar energy as standard solar panels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5- Solar Energy Systems Are High Maintenance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The truth is solar energy systems need very little maintenance to work properly. You just have to inspect them yearly to see if there are potential issues and remove dirt, debris, and leaves that can block sunlight at times. Compared to our solar roofs, standard solar panels need more maintenance during the snow season since the snow melts when the metal roof becomes warm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6- Toxic Materials Are Used to Make Solar Panels<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtually all solar panels installed across the globe are made of silicon crystalline photovoltaic cells in polymer material and covered with glass. 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