We all hate getting our monthly utility bills. It can be jarring to see your energy costs increase, particularly during the warmer seasons. While electricity is certainly something we all take for granted and couldn't possibly live without, it can be painful to worry about rising monthly costs. Fortunately, strides in technology give us other energy options. Solar power, for example, is becoming noticeably popular because it fosters a better relationship between you and your utility company. While solar power is an option for a typical home, it's also a way to live off-the-grid.
If an off-the-grid lifestyle is attractive to you, one of the initial topics you might research is the power source. After all, you can't get through your day to day life when you don't have the necessary amount of energy. There's plenty of research out there to support a move toward solar power. However, power companies have become adamant in fighting against its growing use since it takes business away from them. Most of the negative conversation you find about solar power either comes from those companies or from people who aren't informed. As a result, it's important to have all the facts before deciding if solar power is the right fit for you and your lifestyle.
Let's take a look at 10 debunked solar power myths!
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Myth #4
WRONG!…. You CAN store excess energy in battery backups, not every system is grid-tied.
Myth #5
CORRECTION… That is true for grid tied systems but that’s the point of having a battery backup system.
Myth #6
WRONG!…. Panels ARE affected by temperature. As you hypocritically said yourself, “solar PV panels actually work better in colder weather as opposed to extremely hot temperatures.”