Is solar still a good investment? Financial benefits of using the energy you generate!

​With the decreasing cost of installing solar power, and electricity costs remaining steady, installing solar gives you the opportunity to take control of your energy bills by using as much as you can of the electricity you generate. This means you’re reducing the amount of electricity you’re drawing from the grid and therefore reducing your electricity usage costs.

Plus, you could save further on your electricity usage by installing a battery and storing the electricity you don’t use during the day for usage in the evenings.

Here’s an example of the financial benefits of using the energy you generate.* Bear in mind, when the sun is out, your electricity use won’t be enough to absorb all the solar output – so there’ll always be excess energy to export.

Environmental benefits

With a rooftop solar system, you’re also helping the environment by generating your own energy using the sun’s rays - renewable energy such as solar is a very cool (or hot) investment that involves no burning of fuel and no emissions from energy production.

Tips:

• Make sure you install a rooftop solar system that suits your home’s size and your energy needs
• Install a battery to get even more out of your rooftop solar system
• Look for an electricity plan offering a balance of low usage tariffs and low daily charges rather than trying   to source the highest feed-in tariff

Clearly, the sun hasn’t set on the benefits of solar energy

By looking at your solar system as a way to reduce your electricity costs for your home or business by using your own generated energy, it’s still a very worthwhile long-term investment.

The U.S has a team of solar and battery experts who can recommend the right solution to best suit your home or business needs.

Note that the benefits outlined here are general in nature and you should make your own assessment if solar is right for you based on your individual circumstances.