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Benefits of using solar panels in your home

The option to go renewable

Solar panel systems or solar panels in the Philippines are one of the greatest ways to reduce electric bills and offset energy costs, reduce your carbon footprint and the environmental impact of your home, and contribute to energy independence and a clean, safe, and sustainable future.

To install or not to install?

If you are at the crossroads and deciding whether to install solar panels or not, here are the main questions to ponder. It is critical that all factors are taken into consideration before making that lifetime investment.

1. Do you want to reduce or eliminate your electric bill?

We live in the Philippines, where the average electricity price for homeowners is the second highest in Asia. It doesn’t stop there. Each year, the power rates surge, steadily going up higher as supply drops, demand boosts, and generation charges inch up. With a Grid Tie Solar Panel System, which is the most affordable and most popular of the solar systems, the solar panel system is connected to the electrical grid. When the sun is out, the house gets its power from the solar panels. When there is no sun (such as when it’s raining or at night time), the system uses electricity from the grid (which is the utility company, or Meralco). Likewise, if more power is generated by the solar system than is used by the house, then the excess energy is fed into the grid. This surplus power that the grid uses is credited by the utility company and is commonly referred to as the Net Metering Program. With a grid tie system on net metering, the home is likely to offset its nighttime power consumption with its daytime export. In doing this, the electric bill is drastically reduced. Sometimes, the bill is even eliminated. This has given birth to the solar trend in the nation today, otherwise known as the #ZeroBill.

2. Do you want to maximize usage of the sun?

Since the Philippines is a tropical country, the average home receives an average of 4.5 hours of sunlight per day. This makes Philippine homes, houses, facilities, structures, warehouses, offices, and buildings one of the best candidates in the world for solar. The sun is a free, unlimited resource, set to shine its light for another 5 billion years. With a solar panel system, the panels continue to draw energy even when the weather is cloudy. Even indirect or diffused sunlight will still power your house. Even cloudy days produce 10% to 20% of the power generated on sunny days. In other words, most especially in the Philippines, the solar panel system is working nearly all day long. It is your choice whether to take advantage of it or not.

3. Are you ready to make an investment with a 5-year ROI?

An investment in a solar panel system typically has a Return on Investment (ROI) of five years or less. That does not take into account the credits you may generate from exporting your excess power to the grid. If you consume all the power that your system generates, you will still achieve ROI in 5 years or less. On top of that, the warranty on your solar panels runs anywhere from 10 to 25 years. This means you generate electricity then have credits from your system for 10 to 25 years. Solar panel systems reduce or eliminate electric bills as soon as the solar is installed, plus they offer long-term savings. This makes the investment a win-win: economically profitable, payback guaranteed, and environmentally responsible.

4. Do you want to increase your home value?

A solar home will have a higher property value and a higher market value. As more and more people all over the world are educated about solar, the demand for solar homes and solar properties continues to increase. Most home or property buyers understand what a home with solar means. With a solar panel system already in place, with initial investment and installation already completed, statistics reveal that most homeowners recognize the resale value increase per installed kilowatt.

5. Do you want to help the environment and help combat climate change?

Solar panel systems use clean energy from the sun. With installed rooftop solar, your home will combat greenhouse gas emissions. This means your dependence on your utility company, which burns fossil fuel to produce electricity, will be less. With a solar home, you will be using a renewable energy source and you will reduce your carbon footprint. You will be directly contributing to a safer, cleaner, and more sustainable planet and future.

If your answers to each of the five questions above is Yes, then solar will most definitely be worth it for you. You will need to be innovative and forward-thinking to understand and embrace the shift to renewables of our modern day world.

Choosing the right solar partner

With the right solar partner such as Solaric, the focus will be on the homeowner: to provide clean sustainable energy systems that are economically sensible and environmentally sound. Solaric selects and builds solar systems that are affordable, energy efficient, reliable, cost-effective, and provides the best value to clients.

Turn on the sun

Solaric has established its name across the renewable industry as a proven and reputable rooftop solar leader. Solaric has installed more than 50% of residential rooftop solar and remains the number one choice for corporate and industrial solar projects in the Philippines. Call Solaric at 0917.860.3141 or 5040092, or send an email to info@solaric.com.ph or visit www.solaric.com.ph for more details.

Every single thing we do every day directly affects our environment. Turning on the air conditioner, using the washing machine to do the laundry, eating meat, and driving to work—these actions does not only come with a price of your money but the precious price of the natural resources as well. These withdrawals of natural resources from the Earth contribute to the high amount of carbon footprint.

In the Philippines, solar panel installation are done by both residential and commercial establishments to somewhat reduce their carbon footprint. Do you have any idea what is carbon footprint? How it affects our environment? Read on to know more about what carbon footprint is and how we can reduce our own carbon footprint.

What is Carbon Footprint?

Carbon footprint refers to the amount of carbon dioxide emitted to the air because of the consumption of fossil fuels. It also refers to the total amount of greenhouse gases that were produced to support human activities.

Carbon footprint is just one in the family of footprint indicators that includes land footprint and water footprint.

What are the Ways to Reduce Carbon Footprint?

Surely, there are various available ways on how to reduce your carbon footprint. It is up to us what techniques we will use. Some of the common methods used to reduce one’s carbon footprint are to Recycle, Reduce, and Reuse. Start by recycling old bottles and jars at home. Reuse plastic bags and bring it the next time you buy your groceries instead of throwing it away. These simple habits will reduce the solid waste that goes into the landfills.

In manufacturing companies, recycling packing materials is done to reduce their carbon footprint. On the other hand, in every household, reducing carbon footprint can also be done through the use of less energy; by doing things like opting for LED and CFC light bulbs instead of regular ones. Switching to renewable energy can immensely help this cause.

It would also beneficial to know that the engine of your vehicle burns fuel when you drive and this creates a certain amount of CO2. The amount of CO2 you generate depends on your driving distance and fuel consumption. This is why your daily choices, such as opting for carpooling to work or using the mass transit, can really help reduce your carbon footprint.

Food choice also plays a huge contribution to one’s carbon footprint. Heavily processed and packaged food as well as consuming protein-sources animals, especially red meat are some of the biggest contributors to a high carbon footprint. Instead, opt for a vegan diet and grow your own fruits and vegetables at home. This simple ways will make a difference in the long run.

Every human produces their individual ecological footprint, which is determined largely by the country’s development and wealth they live in. However, their choices and daily habits can lessen their carbon footprint.

Remember, even simple habits and your daily choices can really make a difference. Do you want to take the first step in reducing your carbon footprint? Join the annual Earth Hour on March 25, 2017. This one hour event became a global movement ever since various cities around the world have constantly participated in order to achieve a massive environmental impact. Make a stand by turning off your light from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

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