Solar energy is a pure form of energy and generates from the sun. Solar energy systems are installed in residential areas to fight gas emissions and to reduce our dependency on limited fossil fuels. Solar energy is in plenty that is renewable and can be sustainable. The cost of solar energy is going down every year; this supports the fact that many people from all over the world are installing residential solar energy systems to lower down their energy bills. At present, there are over a million solar installations held around the globe. Along with lower electricity bills, there are many other benefits of installing solar energy systems.

What are the benefits of installing solar energy systems?

The solar energy system is a great way to get energy at low cost. The energy is absolutely clean and does not affect the environment. Solar plants are installed that collect the sun's heat to transform it into energy. There are many countries that have completely transformed their energy forms into solar energy due to its green environment effect. Installation of residential solar energy systems offers following great benefits.

• Cost savings: You can save a tremendous amount of money by installing solar panels to generate solar energy. Lower monthly bills and financial returns are some great benefits of going solar. The whole cost of solar systems depends on the amount of electricity consumed, the size of the solar energy system, are you taking the system on lease or purchasing it, how much direct ho.urs of daily sunlight you are getting, angle and size of the roof and local rates of electricity.

• Increased home value: Solar energy is considered as an upgrade of energy such as a finished basement or renovated kitchen. So going for a solar energy system for your home is going to increase its value.

• Solar works everywhere: Solar energy is utilized in any part of the world where there is the presence of sunlight. Just one hour of afternoon sunlight during the summer is sufficient for the annual electricity demand for some countries

The solar energy systems are absolutely safe for the environment as they derive from the purest source.