Solar power is the energy provided by sun, which can be used in place of electric power. This is an efficient way of reducing our home electric bills by using a very environmentally friendly method of energy generation. Then, why are we not using solar power for homes?
The high cost of installing solar panels is the major hindrance for their popularity. The initial expenses can go as high as twenty thousand dollars and makes it pretty hard for an average Joe to obtain them. As an incentive on the government’s part, the US federal government and some state governments are giving tax credits and certain incentives for people who use solar power for homes.
As an alternative to using solar power for all your home needs, you can use solar energy to supplement your needs for certain aspects of your home like water heating systems, that are known to consume a lot of electricity for their operation.