You would think that in a desert state like Phoenix solar panels would be visible on most residential homes. The technology of solar energy was a great breakthrough. Electricity being generated from the sun will help with the Global Warming problem we are facing today.

Capturing the sun’s energy to power your home during the warmer months will help cut energy costs in the colder months. People who do use the panels can also sell their excess energy back to their utility company in credit units. This will help regulate monthly electricity bills during the colder months.

Maybe I watch too many movies, but I associate Phoenix with a scene showing an orange color terrain. The sun is beating down on cracked clay and a scorpion walking across the screen. Mind you I know this is probably not the case in most parts of Arizona but if it were then Phoenix should be able to be powered by the sun forever. But the truth is solar panels are not a common scene in Phoenix.

One of the main reasons Phoenix residents are not able to take advantage of green energy is the cost. Although there are tax credits from the government when you purchase these panels for your home, the cost is still substantial for an average income family. It is the larger companies that are able to afford the benefits of this technology.

Even though you pay a lot of money for these panels they still require maintenance. They are prone to cracking. They tend to work better in cooler, sunny weather than in extremely hot locations.

In an attempt to meet their renewable energy requirements, the utility companies in Arizona have decided to give away free solar panels. Since cost is such a factor for their customers, this is a way to promote the panels to the masses by supplying a couple hundred with free ones.

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