About Solar Energy
Why Solar?
Solar energy is reliable, abundant and affordable. Solar power is quickly dropping in cost to become competitive with wind and natural gas.
Solar Energy’s Success
Solar energy is reliable, abundant, clean, and affordable. According to the American Clean Power Association (ACP), the levelized cost of solar power decreased by 71% from 2011-2021, making it cost-competitive with wind and natural gas1.
1 American Clean Power, “Clean Power Annual Market Report 2021 Executive Summary,” Clean Power, May, 2022, 2021-ACP-Annual-Report-Final_Public.pdf (cleanpower.org)
How Solar Works
Solar panels are designed to capture the natural power of the sun and convert it into electricity. Solar photovoltaic cells were invented in 1954, but the energy crisis of the 1970s was the first real deployment of solar panels for homes and businesses. As panel efficiency has increased with improved technology, costs have decreased rapidly. As the industry increases in size, economies of scale cause further reductions in the cost of solar.
Low Cost Solar
American solar power saves consumers money. Adding solar energy to
the generation mix reduces electricity prices, helps protect against
future price shocks, and makes the energy market more competitive.
Because solar power is produced during the day, when demand is highest, solar power helps reduce the need for peaking power plants reliant on fossil fuels.
Environmental Benefits
We work with appropriate staff at the local, state and federal levels ensuring regulations are followed during all phases of the project.
Zero Emissions
Unlike other sources of electricity that produce harmful emissions and contribute to global climate change, wind energy is a clean, renewable energy source.
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