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Even if you are not eco-conscious, installing solar panels in your home can be a smart move for your budget. Some homeowners are missing out on the benefits of solar energy because of the myths and misconceptions they have heard from others. To help you make an informed decision about your energy options, here are some of those myths about solar panels and the truth. 

Solar Panels Are Expensive

Solar panels can appear to be an expensive system that will be difficult to install and maintain. In actuality, the price of solar panels is relatively reasonable. For instance, you can install a solar power system in your home that meets most of your energy needs starting at $16,000.  

As you and your family use the energy being collected and converted by the panels, your power grid needs will decline. The result is savings for you and your family. Over time, the energy savings will help to pay off the cost of the system.  

Installation Damages Your Roof

In the past, solar panel installation could sometimes result in damage to a roof. However, advances in how panels are manufactured and installed allows for the safe installation of the panels without any damage to the roof.  

Unlike their predecessors, today's solar panels are not bulky. They are designed to be thinner and contemporary-looking so they can complement your home and not take away from its curb appeal. 

Solar Panels Are Ineffective in the Winter

One concern about solar panels is that without the bright, direct light of the sun that occurs in warmer weather, the panels are useless. In reality, the panels are designed to continue to produce electricity even when there is no direct light. Indirect light can provide enough energy for your panels to collect and convert for your needs.  

If you live in a climate that gets a lot of snow, this could work in your favor. Snow tends to reflect sunlight, which can help to feed your panels, as needed. As an added bonus, your system can be designed to store some of the extra electricity produced in batteries that you can use at a later time.  

If you are still on the fence when it comes to installing a solar panel system, talk to a professional. He or she can help pinpoint the savings you will have from the installation and what you can expect from them in the future.