With an ever-growing number of solar cell producers cropping up all over the world, the shift toward solar power is truly a global phenomenon.  In Morocco, the government even funded a program to sponsor people with $30,000 to install solar electricity products like photovoltaic panels in order to help spread the use of technology in the desert.

Utilizing state of the art technology and innovation, solar energy systems provide emission free, quiet, safe and reliable and affordable energy to homeowners.

If you’ve been considering making the move to solar energy, there are a number of factors to consider in addition to additional investment costs, such as type of panel (thermal, photovoltaic panels etc.) as well as monthly utility savings and regional tax credits for utilizing eco-friendly power systems. Making the switch to a solar energy system can seem a daunting task, but for an informed consumer, the rewards greatly outweigh the risks.

Since the inception of solar power technology there have been many interesting advances in the industry over the last few years. Through the use of inexpensive solar thermal panels you can generate, with 60-70% efficiency, a significant amount of energy to heat your home in the cold winter months. In fact, just one solar thermal panel can produce up to 700 watts per meter!

In addition to higher efficiency and lower cost, there are a number of additional savings a homeowner can accrue by switching to, or supplementing one’s current heating system with solar thermal technology. The average consumer saves approximately $600 per month while utilizing solar energy in addition to State and Federal tax credits valued in the thousands.