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Is solar energy a worthwhile investment? How much money can I expect to save on my bills? Solar panels are a good investment for many South African households, especially those with ample sunshine and high utility rates. Going solar can lead to hundreds of thousands of energy savings over the 25-year lifespan of a system and can increase the value of your home.    

Why is transitioning to solar energy this year a smart investment?   

1. Energy prices are rapidly rising  

With a disastrous energy provider in place, the costs of electricity are inevitably going to keep rising as it has over the last ten years. Changes in prices reflect variations in electricity demand, availability of generation sources, fuel costs and power plant availability. Transitioning to solar energy offers a hedge against rising energy costs, capping your monthly payment and giving you more energy independence from the instability in the market.    

2. Minimal maintenance costs    

On average, newly installed residential solar power systems are expected to last anywhere from 25 to 3 years before needing any significant maintenance aside from batteries. They don’t have moving parts. It's a simple principle of mechanics: more parts, more problems. Solar power systems involve a few parts, and none of them moves. That's one of the key reasons solar power systems have low maintenance.    

3. Transitioning to solar energy increases your home’s resale value    

Home-owners will see an increase in their home’s resale value with a return on investment (ROI) that is higher than many other types of home improvements. According to South African home loan experts at Ooba Home Loans, solar panels can increase the value of a property by around 3-4%. Additionally, from an aesthetic perspective, solar panels have never looked better. Gone are the days of clunky and outdated panel technology. JA Solar has a multi-busbar Half Cut Mono Cell technology with high efficiency passivated backside - PERC (Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell) for increased efficiency and yield. The solar panel features high output power, low shading effect, lower coefficient, better mechanical loading tolerance and 20.5% module efficiency.    

4. You can keep the lights on when the grid goes down    

Tired of the effects of load shedding? Keep your internet, lights and appliances on when the grid goes down which as of writing this article can be up to 12 hours a day in stage 6 load shedding. When using a grid-tied solar system it maintains a connection to the electricity grid. These systems generate electricity from the sun, but rather than storing excess energy in batteries for backup power, they export it to the larger utility grid to use when more power is needed.    

5. Solar panels decrease your carbon footprint    

Investing in alternative energy has important implications for your carbon footprint. Solar generates electricity without emitting carbon dioxide or methane into the atmosphere. Solar energy sources require no methane for use or transmission. The more solar power you use, the less natural gas and petroleum you use, and the less methane you emit. Switching to solar does a small part in helping our earth. Offsetting your energy use by transitioning to renewable energy invests in a better world for those that come after you – your children and the generations to come.  

Are you thinking about transitioning your home to solar? Futurama is your solution. We provide customers with top-rated brands like Canadian Solar, Flexo Power, JA Solar, SnoMaster, Cinco, Revov and many more to ensure you get the most out of your solar investment. 

One of the most important aspects of going solar is ensuring your installer is certified and competent, at Futurama we work only with the most experienced installers in the industry. 

Get in touch with one of our in-house specialists for a custom solution that meets your needs.