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Research shows that the amount of sunlight that strikes the earth’s surface in one hour and a half is enough to handle the entire world’s energy consumption for a full year! Solar radiation is light – also known as electromagnetic radiation that is emitted by the sun. While every location on earth receives some sunlight over the period of a year, the amount of solar radiation that reaches any one spot on the earth’s surface does vary from place to place. In Florida state, we are fortunate to receive over 230 days of sunlight each year.
Do Solar Panels work on Cloud Days?
We explore the idea of solar panels working on cloudy days or at night in a separate article. If you are considering solar panels and want to look at all the advantages and disadvantages before making a decision, please view our blog for up-to-date, informative content.
Beyond initial installation, solar energy is free. Solar doesn’t require expensive and ongoing raw materials like oil or coal. It requires lower operational labor than conventional power production. Many panels manufactured today carry a 25-30 year warranty – with a life expectancy of up to 40 years.
"Solar energy" is bound to be in our future. There's a kind of inevitability about it." - Jim Inhofe, U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works 2015 - 2017.
How much potential solar energy does Orlando receive? Florida state in summer months receives enough solar energy to produce 6.17 kilowatts per meter, per day. At Everything Solar we understand the importance of harnessing this solar energy and began helping homeowners and businesses in Orlando over 22 years ago to get maximum solar savings. Call us today and save tens of thousands of dollars over your lifetime.
The cost of installing solar panels in Orlando has improved over the past 20 years. Installation of solar panels for the purpose of solar electric is also eligible for a 26% federal tax credit, which was extended in 2021.
With Current Solar finance companies incentives, the cost to the homeowner ends up being $20-$70 less than their current electric bill. Furthermore it's a fixed monthly payment..... so as rates continue to increase, your gap of savings becomes larger for your household. It allows you as a homeowner to generate a tangible asset using less of the same money you are obligated to spend every month already.
Installing Solar Panels in Orlando for 22+ Years
Economy and Environment -- Hand-In-Hand
Through a portfolio of R&D efforts, the Energy Department remains committed to leveraging America’s abundant solar energy resources -- driving research, manufacturing, and market solutions to support the widespread expansion of the nation’s solar market. [2]
Houses being powered by daylight are becoming the way of the world now and we have witnessed the growth of adoption across the state of Florida. Everything Solar is an Orlando based company, but we have installed solar panel systems as far north as Daytona Beach and Ocala and as far south as Lake Wales and Hines City and our reach is continuing to grow every year.
References
1. Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy. https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/community-solar-basics
2. Department of Energy. Renewable Energy. https://www.energy.gov/science-innovation/energy-sources/renewable-energy/solar