Electricity costs have increased year after year. While the experts continue to find more efficient ways to deliver your energy, the costs of the research and development are ultimately funded through your electric bill. Cost recovery is essential for the agencies and private companies to make a profit while they find ways to improve the system. But there are other options to keep your lights on.

Solar power panels have been in use for decades and have had continuous improvement during that time. The panels collect the solar radiation from the sun and convert that energy into electricity. Comprised of individual solar cells, the panels attract the sunlight and provide electrical output. The higher number of cells in a solar panel combined with a high quality solar cell increases the electricity available. It should be noted that the sun does not charge for research and development.

You should also know that other factors affect the output of the panels such as shade caused by obstructions to sunlight, weather conditions and even the position of the panel when it is installed. The panel functions at its best when installed in direct sunlight. Once you have decided to consider solar power, it is essential to have a highly qualified solar panel installation company to ensure maximum output.

Complimenting the chosen area of installation, dynamic mounts can optimize the efficiency of the panel. These are designed to follow the position of the sun and rotate the panel to maximize the exposure.

The solar power advantages are many, not the least of which is cost savings for energy. The more electricity that the panel generates as energy, the less your electrical costs will be. In other words if your panel produces 75% of your required electricity, your energy bill should be 75% less as well.

Another advantage to the use of a solar panel is that it is environmentally friendly. There is a significant carbon footprint reduction. For example, a 15.7 kilowatt system can create enough power equal to driving your car over a million miles!

Solar panels are backed by a 25 year warranty and will likely perform well beyond that time. In addition, there are various purchasing options including lump sum payment, financing or even leasing options with no initial investment. Further the state and federal governments periodically offer rebates or tax credits to help with your purchase.

With energy costs rising at a rate of over 5% per year, you can start saving now with your solar power panel.