If mankind fully adopted solar racking systems, it is estimated that each hour enough energy comes to earth from the sun that we could satisfy the world's energy needs for an entire year (every hour). So, where do we start heading toward such a world? There are various kinds of solar racking systems that range from a solar awning to different land-mounted systems that we could use. Increasingly, houses and buildings are using their very own solar energy sources.
So, what types of solar racking could be installed? We will consider some of the financial data of individual consumers that may install a system. In addition, we will talk about who installs the systems and where they are applied. We will also look into the growth of the solar industry as a whole.
Solar racking systems can generally be split into two primary styles: Roof-mounted systems and ground-mounted units. Ground-mounted systems are generally built on a large utility scale. Roof-mounted systems have increasingly been integrated into smaller residential or business settings. Solar systems can be built using various materials. Some are fixed, others are moved manually, and the rest have automated moving parts. Units can be multipurpose. A solar awning could also provide shade on a patio or work as a cover for parking lots for an office or apartment building.
For building or homeowners looking to use solar racking for their house or business, it can cost roughly between $10,000 and $20,000 for a small-scale unit. Some industry sources are quick to refer to federal, state, and local incentives that can be available for installing solar power units. Incentives can come in the form of tax cuts, rebates, or other ways. Some have even said that a solar energy system can pay for itself after a few years of use. Even still, the upfront cost is still prohibitive for many. It might mean emptying the savings account. If you can get past the large initial expenses though, there can be financial benefits in the form of consistent monthly energy bills, reduced electricity costs, and raised property values.
Solar energy is produced most in Germany, but nearly every state in the US receives more sunlight per square mile than Germany. The sun could easily be considered a vastly underutilized resource for Americans. The Southwest is the best region for collection of solar power in the US. In 2009, California had almost 10 times the solar energy potential as the second state. Over the last decade the solar industry has seen tremendous growth. Despite this growth, though, solar energy in America is still only a very small portion of the overall energy picture.
Solar racking systems such as a solar awning can make for a valuable addition to homes or buildings, but the sun nonetheless remains vastly underused in the United States.
So, what types of solar racking could be installed? We will consider some of the financial data of individual consumers that may install a system. In addition, we will talk about who installs the systems and where they are applied. We will also look into the growth of the solar industry as a whole.
Solar racking systems can generally be split into two primary styles: Roof-mounted systems and ground-mounted units. Ground-mounted systems are generally built on a large utility scale. Roof-mounted systems have increasingly been integrated into smaller residential or business settings. Solar systems can be built using various materials. Some are fixed, others are moved manually, and the rest have automated moving parts. Units can be multipurpose. A solar awning could also provide shade on a patio or work as a cover for parking lots for an office or apartment building.
For building or homeowners looking to use solar racking for their house or business, it can cost roughly between $10,000 and $20,000 for a small-scale unit. Some industry sources are quick to refer to federal, state, and local incentives that can be available for installing solar power units. Incentives can come in the form of tax cuts, rebates, or other ways. Some have even said that a solar energy system can pay for itself after a few years of use. Even still, the upfront cost is still prohibitive for many. It might mean emptying the savings account. If you can get past the large initial expenses though, there can be financial benefits in the form of consistent monthly energy bills, reduced electricity costs, and raised property values.
Solar energy is produced most in Germany, but nearly every state in the US receives more sunlight per square mile than Germany. The sun could easily be considered a vastly underutilized resource for Americans. The Southwest is the best region for collection of solar power in the US. In 2009, California had almost 10 times the solar energy potential as the second state. Over the last decade the solar industry has seen tremendous growth. Despite this growth, though, solar energy in America is still only a very small portion of the overall energy picture.
Solar racking systems such as a solar awning can make for a valuable addition to homes or buildings, but the sun nonetheless remains vastly underused in the United States.
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