Enhance Your Way Of Life And Go Solar

There are many reasons why homeowners choose to go solar, but the three most common involve financial savings, avoiding the load-shedding debacle, and helping the environment. Whether your motivation to go solar is to keep the lights on despite the frequent blackouts, for economic reasons or to simply contribute environmentally, Alumo Energy is here to help you out.

We offer a variety of solar energy opinions to help you go solar at affordable prices. If you are just getting started on your solar journey and would like to know more about this renewable solution to the fossil fuels issue, then keep reading. Alumo Energy has the experience and expertise to help you secure the perfect solar energy solution for your property.

Go Solar and You’re Guaranteed of These Life Improvements

Going Solar Saves You Money

Most people who go solar in their homes or business do so primarily for economic benefit. There are four main ways to think about solar from a financially beneficial perspective. 

Going solar radically reduces your electric bills. Electricity costs usually make up a hefty chunk of your monthly expenses. With a solar energy system, you can generate your own energy via your solar system for long increments, and switch back to grid energy when needed. Even if your panels don’t produce 100% of the energy you consume, if you go solar you will still reduce your utility bills, meaning you’ll save a lot of money in the short and long term.

Going solar also helps to minimise the impact of rising electricity rates. Every year, electricity prices continue to increase throughout our country. By going solar, you can lock in the price you pay for electricity today in order to protect against future increases in electricity costs. Solar systems are able to deliver steady and reliable power for the lifetime of the system after the once-off upfront costs have been paid, or at a fair monthly fee when renting. In the long term, this offers a far more cost-effective option for keeping the lights on.

Solar Increases Property Value

Going solar increases your property value too. This one is simple; homes with solar panels and solar energy systems sell for more than homes without. If you add in the fact that going solar allows you to reduce electricity bills, it’s easy to understand why.

Going solar also gives you a great return on your investment. It goes without saying, going solar is one of the best investments you can make considering the current climate in South Africa. The average South African solar purchaser sees a return on their investment (ROI) of 20% or more, with most solar panel systems paying for themselves multiple times over the course of their lifetime. 

Contributing to a Cleaner Future

By reducing our individual energy consumption, one might not consider it means much in the grand scheme of things, but if most people go solar it can make a considerable environmental impact. Investing in going solar is a smart decision for almost everyone who wants to lower their electricity bills over time, reduce their carbon footprint and increase the value of their home.

Solar panels are the best way to get your power from the sun’s rays rather than from fossil fuels burned in a distant power plant. For as long as people’s homes have been solely connected to electrical grids, their options were completely limited to whatever energy source their utility relied on to generate power. That typically meant pollution-causing fossil fuels such as coal or natural gas. 

These days, the rise of solar energy solutions has allowed more and more South African homeowners to utilise renewable energy on a daily basis. Not only does this allow for cost savings and less hassle, but it also means that we are taking another monumental step towards a cleaner, greener future.

What Is Renewable Energy?

Traditional sources of energy such as coal or natural gas are extracted from the planet and turned into fuel to generate power. These carbon-heavy materials are finite and will eventually be depleted. Extracting and burning these fossil fuels for energy is the leading cause of climate warming emissions, like carbon dioxide and methane, and a major source of other pollution too.

On the other hand, renewables create energy from sources like solar radiation, wind or hydro water power. Theoretically, renewables can and eventually will hopefully supply infinite sources of power. 

Besides the important fact that coal, natural gas and other fossil fuels are the biggest contributors to climate change, they are dwindling in supply and will eventually be depleted. It is in our best interest to find alternative fuel sources, and it makes absolute sense to use sources that are clean, limitless and available to everyone. Going solar is therefore the best available option for all of us as the sun is one constant we will always have.

How Does Solar Energy Work?

Solar energy occurs naturally and is plentiful, especially in a country such as South Africa. The sun is already sending its photons to our planet, providing warmth and fueling plant life. Going solar means the sun can power your laptop and television too. 

Going solar basically captures and converts the sun’s energy to produce power that is already hitting our planet. Let us explain how energy from the sun can power your fridge, TV and all of the other electrical devices in your home.

1. The sun’s rays beam down onto the planet.
2. Solar panels, mostly made up of silicon-based photovoltaic cells, absorb some of that energy, while the rest bounces off them.
3. The energy, in direct current form, then flows through an inverter and transforms into alternating currents. At that stage, the current is then usable.
4. If your home is connected to an electrical grid, the power generated can even flow into the grid. 
5. Finally, an electrical panel disseminates the electricity through your home, powering all of your devices.

After Alumo Energy installs your solar technology equipment, solar energy does not need any fuel to work. It also does not emit greenhouse gases or toxic materials. Using solar energy can drastically reduce the impact we have on our environment.

Unlimited, Independent Energy Source

A major advantage of using solar energy is that it is a renewable resource. We will have a steady, limitless supply of sunlight for another 5 billion years. In just a mere hour, the earth’s atmosphere receives enough sunlight to power the electricity needs of every human being on earth for a year. South Africa has a large amount of year-round sunlight which makes it a perfect location where solar energy is practical and we have the opportunity to harness the sun’s abundant energy. Homes or businesses that go solar can actually produce excess electricity. These homeowners or business owners will even be able to sell energy back to the electricity provider.

Resilience Against Load-Shedding & Unpredictable Local Government Responsibility

Rising tariffs and the decreasing reliability of supply with load-shedding means that many consumers will have little choice but to consider other energy solutions, especially with many households still working from home, which is where going solar can play a significant role. Rapidly escalating oil prices have also limited the cost benefits of other alternatives such as generators, which may seem cheaper in the short term but carry expenses that quickly add up over time.

When you go solar, you can rest assured that you will not need to check your load-shedding app ten times per day. Your peace of mind and the fact that you still have electricity when power outages happen mean that your productivity at home or in your business is not compromised. No matter how bad load-shedding gets, if you go solar with Alumo Energy, you can protect your home, your appliances and your lifestyle with your very own solar energy system.

Conclusion

While many homeowners might be concerned about the upfront investment costs involved in going solar, the benefits clearly outway the initial expense. When you choose one of the best solar companies, like Alumo Energy, you are offered innovative financing options including our rent (with the option to own) solar system.