Choosing to install solar panels on your Seguin, Texas, home can be an excellent way to increase your property value and decrease your home energy bills. Sadly, many homeowners throughout the South Central Texas area are missing out on these and other benefits. The following five myths about solar energy may be some reasons why.
1. Solar Panel Installation Is a Costly, Complex Process
The cost and complexity of installing solar panels are often greatly overestimated. These factors can also greatly depend on who you choose to do business with. Since 2008, the cost of solar installation has become much less expensive. Plus, GVEC offers affordable financing options for qualified buyers. As far as complexity goes, when you partner with GVEC for your solar needs, we handle all permitting, planning, inspections, wiring and installation.
2. Solar Panels Aren’t Durable or Reliable
Quality solar panels installed by qualified professionals like the ones at GVEC can last between 25 to 30 years. In fact, we even deliver a 25-year manufacturer warranty on our solar panels. Given that these systems don’t have any moving parts, they aren’t subject to a tremendous amount of wear.
3. Solar Panels Won’t Provide Good Value in Cold Weather
Surprisingly, inclement weather doesn’t render solar panels totally ineffective. Although bright, sunlit days are certainly preferable to wet, overcast ones, solar panels can still produce some energy when faced with the latter. Additionally, pairing your solar array with a battery storage system will allow you to store energy to use when the sun isn’t shining as brightly, at nighttime or in the event of a power outage.
4. These Systems Aren’t Aesthetically Pleasing
If you’re worried about the impact that solar panels might have on your home’s aesthetics, you shouldn’t be. These systems aren’t the clunky, cumbersome designs. Modern solar panels are sleek, streamlined and not conspicuous overall. In fact, at GVEC, our solar solutions specialists will create a custom-designed system for you before you commit to the installation.
5. It Takes Too Long for Solar Panels to Generate Worthwhile Returns
Another common reason why homeowners are reticent to pay for solar panel installation may be the myth that they take a long time to produce worthwhile returns. Typically, the time it takes homeowners to see their return on investment on solar panel installation is conservatively estimated to be as little as 10-12 years. If you plan on selling your home sooner than this, you can still reap the financial rewards of this important home improvement. Not only do solar panels lower home energy bills, but they also significantly increase the overall value and marketability of residential properties.
Find Facts About Solar and Battery Storage at GVEC
At GVEC, we’ve been providing reliable options in solar installation and battery storage all throughout the greater Seguin, Texas, area since 2013. We additionally offer top-rated electrician and Internet services. If you’d like to know more about installing solar panels in your home, give us a call at 855.898.8807 today.
