{Efficiency of Solar|The efficiency of solar} Panels {compared to Fossil|when compared with fossil|in comparison to fossil} Fuels
{Efficiency of Solar|The efficiency of solar} Panels {compared to Fossil|when compared with fossil|in comparison to fossil} Fuels
{Consumers are currently|The majority of consumers are|People are currently} {using fossil fuels to|making use of fossil fuels to help|using fossil fuels in order to} {save finances and|reduce their expenses and to|save money and} {be more convenient|make it easier to use}. Experts {do not recognize|don’t consider|aren’t sure that} fossil fuels {to be|as} renewable {energy because|because|energy since} their {global supply is limited|supply in the world is limited|availability is limited worldwide}. Solar energy{, on the other hand| however| is, however}{,|} is {a renewable source of|an energy source that is renewable and provides|renewable energy that produces} {natural power|energy from nature}.
{The sun will continue to|It will|Sunlight will always} provide {sunlight|light|sunshine} {for the entire world|to the entire planet|all over the world}{, so it won’t| and will not| which means it will not} {be slowing down anytime soon|be slowing down any time soon|ever slow down}. The amount of {sunlight that|sunshine|sun} {we get varies depending on|is available to us varies based on|receives varies according to} {where we live|the location we reside in|the place we live}{, what time it is| and at what time| as well as the time of day}{, how the weather is| and how the weather is| and the weather}{, and what season| and what time of the year| and also what season} it is. If {you are|you’re|you’re located} {in|living in|situated in} the Northern Hemisphere, then a south-facing roof is {ideal|the best|the ideal choice}. Even if {you don’t live|you aren’t|you’re not} {in|within|somewhere in} the Northern Hemisphere, solar can {still be a viable|be an} {option, particularly if your|alternative, especially if your|option, especially if the} roof {isn’t getting|doesn’t get|doesn’t receive} {much|plenty of|lots of} shade during the {day|daytime}.
{Like all power sources|As with all sources of power|Like any other source of power}{, there| There} {are pros and|is a pros as well as|exist pros and} cons {to|for|with} solar energy. {Solar energy has two major|Solar energy comes with two major|The solar energy source has two main} {disadvantages: its high|disadvantages: its higher|negatives: the high} {upfront cost and lower energy|initial cost and lower energy|upfront costs and lower} density. {A lower energy density|The lower density of energy} {is not a problem|isn’t a problem|is not a major issue}. {However, it does mean|However, it means|But, it could mean} {that|the need for|you will need} more solar panels {will be required|will be needed|are required} {to produce|to generate|for} the {same|equivalent} {amount of energy|quantity of power|volume of electricity}. {Because|Since} only certain {frequencies of light can be|wavelengths of light can be|frequencies of light are} {converted into electrical energy,|transformed into electrical energy,|converted into electrical energy} the panel’s {physics determines the|physics determines|physical properties determine the} {solar energy output|power output of the solar panel|amount of solar power produced}.
{Even though they may seem|Although they might appear|While they appear} {less expensive than solar energy|cheaper than solar power|more affordable than solar energy}{, overall| but in the end| however}{,|} the {health, economic,|economic, health,|health, economic} and environmental {costs|cost|impacts} of fossil fuels {far outweigh|are far more costly than|outweigh} their {worth|value}.
{What are|Which are the|How do you define} fossil fuels?
Fossil fuels {can be|are} {described as non-renewable resources that|described as non-renewable sources that|defined as non-renewable resources which} {are created|originate|come} {from fossilized animals or plants|by fossilized plants or animals|from fossilized organisms or plants} {buried beneath the earth’s surface|that are buried beneath the surface of the earth|submerged beneath the earth’s surface}. {These animals and plants lived|The animals and plants that lived there existed|These plants and animals lived} {millions of years ago|thousands of years ago|long, long periods of time}. {These fossils were formed as|They were created as|The fossils formed were} fuel {by the layers of earth|from the layers of earth|by the layers of soil} {that were built|which were laid|that were constructed} {over them|over them|on top of them}.
{Most|The majority of} fossil fuels are {mined or drilled|extracted|mined or extracted} {from|out of} the ground. {Natural gas, oil|Oil, natural gas|Natural gas, petroleum}{,|} {and coal are all|as well as coal, are|and coal all are} fossil fuels. These {fuels have been a major|fossil fuels have been an important|sources of energy have been a significant} {source of energy for humanity|source of energy for mankind|energy source for the human race} {since their discovery|from the time of their first discovery|ever since they were discovered}.
What {is|exactly is} Solar Energy?
{Solar energy, as|The solar energy|As} you{ may|} {know|be aware|already know}{, is energy that comes| is the energy that comes| is energy that originates} {from the|directly from|through the} sun. {Solar radiation is created|The solar radiation is produced|Solar radiation is generated} by the sun{ and reaches| and is reflected to|, and it reaches} our planet {constantly|continuously|on a regular basis}. {This radiation is known|It’s referred to|The radiation is referred to} {as|by the name} visible light. It’s {not possible|impossible|hard} to {imagine the sun going out|imagine the sun disappearing|think of the sun going out} {any time soon so|anytime soon, so|in the near future, which is why} it’s {considered a|considered to be a|regarded as a} renewable {resource|source}.
Solar panels are {a device|a gadget|devices} {that converts sunlight into|which converts light into|to convert sunlight} {usable energy|energy usable}. {Solar panels convert sunlight into direct current electricity|They convert light into direct current energy|The panels transform sunlight to direct current} (DC) {when|as} {the cells capture|they capture|the cells absorb} {it|the sunlight}. There are {many other benefits|numerous other advantages|other benefits too}.
According to{ some|} estimates{, 173,000 megawatts of power| 173,000 megawatts| according to some estimates, 173,000 megawatts} (trillions of Watts) {of solar energy is|of solar energy are|from solar energy is} {repeatedly|constantly|continuously} {hitting|striking|impacting} the Earth. This is {equivalent to more|more|greater} than 11,000 {times the|of the|percent of} {world’s|planet’s|globe’s} energy consumption. {That energy is completely|This energy is 100%|The energy source is entirely} renewable{, lasting only| and lasts only|, and will last} {as long as|for as long as|until} the {sun does|sun’s energy lasts|sun’s rays do}.
{Cost of solar energy|The cost of solar power|Solar energy costs} {vs|in comparison to|as compared to}. the {cost|price} of fossil fuels
{Even though|Although|While} the initial costs {for going|of going|to go} solar are {higher|more expensive}{, it is a great| but it’s a huge| however, it’s a fantastic} {money-saver over the long-term|savings over the long run|cost-saving option over the long term}. The {cost of electricity from|price of electricity generated by|price of electricity derived from} fossil fuels {is between|ranges between|is anywhere between} 5 {and|to} 17 Cents per {kilowatt|Kilowatt} hour. {According to|Based on|As per} the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, solar energy {costs are falling|prices are decreasing|costs are dropping} and {average between 3 and|range from 3 to|are averaging between 3 and} {6 cents per Kilowatt-hour|6 cents per Kilowatt-hour|6 cents per Kilowatt hour}.
After {state incentives|incentives from the state}{, the average cost of| after state incentives, the cost for| After state incentives, the median cost of} {setting up and installing|installing and setting up|installing and constructing} {a solar energy system|an energy system that uses solar power|the solar energy system} {in|within|across} America was $15,000 {in|by} 2020. {[xfield_company] reports|The [xfield_company] claims|The company [xfield_company] says} that the {cost|price} {of solar panels has|for solar panel systems has|to install solar panels} {declined|decreased|dropped} {by more than 20%|to more than 20 percent|in excess of 20%} {over|in} the {past|last} five years.
{A solar energy system|The solar power system|Solar energy systems} {can be maintained once|is able to be maintained after|is maintained after} {it is installed and costs|it’s installed and will cost|it’s been installed and it costs} {very little|only a few dollars|minimal}. {You might be able even|It is possible|You may be able} {to make money|earn money by|to earn money} selling the {excess|extra} {energy you generate from|energy generated by|power you get from} {your solar panels to your|the solar panels to your|your solar panels to the} local grid.
However, full solar panel systems require substantial upfront investments. Solar panels can {reduce|cut down on|help reduce} your {utility bills|energy bills|monthly utility bill}. {However, not everyone|But, not everyone|However, not everybody} {has the finances to pay|can afford|is able to afford} the {upfront cost|initial cost|initial expense}. {Many solar energy companies offer|Numerous solar energy companies offer|Many solar energy companies provide} {financing and leasing|leasing and financing} options to{ help|} {offset the initial cost|pay for the initial costs|reduce the initial expense} of {solar energy installation|installing solar panels}.
It {takes a lot of|requires a lot of|takes a lot} {research to find|study to discover|study to identify} {a low-maintenance system that is|an energy-efficient system that is|low-maintenance systems that are} {both energy efficient and cost-effective|economical and energy efficient|also energy efficient and cost effective}. {To get the best|For the highest|To achieve the most efficient} performance, {first determine|you must first figure out|first you need to determine} the {size|dimensions} {of your system|the system|that your equipment}. {It’s not an easy task|This isn’t an easy job|It’s not an easy thing to do}{, but it must| however, it has to| but it should} be {done|completed|accomplished}.
{Learn what options your utility|Find out what options your utility|Find out what options your electricity} provider {offers for purchasing|has to purchase|can offer to buy} back {solar energy|solar energy}.
{Instead of selling excess energy to|If you don’t want to sell excess electricity back|In lieu of selling surplus energy} {the utility|utilities}{, consider| think about| look into} {a battery storage system|the possibility of a battery storage system|an energy storage battery}. {Solar-generated energy won’t be bought|Solar energy isn’t bought|Solar energy can’t be purchased} {back by the utility|from the utilities|again by the power} {company at the same price|firm at the same cost|company for the same amount} as {electric energy|electricity}. {Therefore|So|Thus}{, storing| the idea of storing| storage of} {solar energy in batteries|the solar power in battery|sunlight in batteries} {might|could|may} prove {to be more cost-effective|more efficient|to be more economical}. If {the batteries are exhausted|your batteries are depleted}{, you can still use| however, you are able to use| it is possible to still make use of} {utility energy|the energy from your utility|electricity from the utility}.
{You should look|It is recommended to look|Look} for grants {available from the|from|offered by} {state, federal,|federal, state,|federal, state} and utility {agencies|companies|organizations}. This {could help reduce|can help lower|will help to reduce} {installation costs|the cost of installation}.
{A solar energy system|A solar power system|Solar energy systems} {can produce a wide range|is able to produce a variety|produces a range} {of energy outputs|in energy production|different energy sources}. The {output can be|power output is|energy output is} affected by {anything that blocks|any obstruction that blocks|anything that prevents} sunlight from {reaching|getting to} the panels. Panel performance {can be|is|may be} affected by {dust, dirt|dirt, dust}{, lack sunlight, and| or lack of sunlight as well as| insufficient sunlight, or} {angle|the angle|angles}. Solar {panel supplies can be|panel panels can be|panels are} self-cleaning{ or track| or follow|, or track} the {sun to ensure that|sun’s rays to ensure|sun’s direction to ensure} the panels are {in line|aligned} with {its|the sun’s} {rays|radiations|sunlight’s rays}. This {increases the output|can increase the amount|boosts the efficiency} of energy.
{It’s possible to get almost|It is possible to receive almost|You can get nearly} free {electricity after you have|power after having|electricity once you’ve} {designed|constructed|created} and {installed|put in place} {a|an|the} solar {energy|power} system.
Which {is better|one is more beneficial|is the best} for the {environment|planet|earth}?
Fossil Fuels and Greenhouse Gasses
Carbon dioxide (or CO2) is {created|produced} {when fossil fuels are|by fossil fuels being|in fossil fuels when they are} {burned for|used to generate|burned to create} energy. Carbon dioxide is{ a|| an} greenhouse gas. The atmosphere {traps greenhouse gasses|holds greenhouse gases} {when they enter the air|as they pass through the air|in the air when they are released}.
{While greenhouse gasses allow|Although greenhouse gases allow|While greenhouse gases permit} sunlight to {pass through|enter the atmosphere|penetrate}{, they also prevent| but they also block| however they also hinder} {sunlight from leaving our atmosphere|the sunlight to leave our planet|sunshine from leaving the atmosphere}. {It heats up|They heat up|They also heat} the Earth {if it cannot|when it is unable to|in the event that it is not able to} {escape our atmosphere,|get out of our air,|be able to escape the atmosphere} {leading|which leads} to {climate change|the climate changing|changes in the climate}.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency {states|declares} {that carbon|the carbon|Carbon} dioxide (CO2) is the {main|most significant|primary} greenhouse gas {produced|emitted} {by human activities|by human activity|through human activities}. {About 80 percent|Around 80 percent|The majority} of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions {were due to human activity|resulted from human activities|were the result of human activity} {in 2019|in the year 2019|in 2019}.
There are {some|a few|certain} {amounts of carbon dioxide naturally|quantities of carbon dioxide that are naturally|levels of carbon dioxide} {released into the atmosphere|that are released to the air|release into the environment}{,|} {but|however,|however} NASA {reports|claims|states} that humans have {increased the|increased|boosted the} {atmospheric CO2 concentration|atmospheric CO2 level|CO2 content of the atmosphere} by 48% {in|over} the {past|last} 40 years. {This is the longest-lasting|It is by far the most long-lasting|The longest lasting} “force” that {has caused climate change|has caused climate change}.
What {Can|can|is} Solar Energy Do?
Solar energy {does not need|doesn’t need|doesn’t have} to {burn fossil fuels for|use fossil fuels to generate|burn fossil fuels to produce} energy. {Therefore,|This means|Thus,} {it is less likely to|solar energy is less likely to|it is less likely} release {greenhouse gases into the atmosphere|greenhouse gases into the air|greenhouse gases into the atmosphere}.
The {term|phrase} “reducing {CO2 emissions|carbon dioxide emissions|the emission of CO2}” is {something you may|something you might|a phrase you may} have {heard in|seen on|heard on} the news{, or just| or|, or} {plain spoken|simply spoken|in plain speech}. {The reduction of|The reduction in|Reduced} CO2 emissions is {a key|an important|the primary} {benefit of solar power|benefit of solar power|advantage of solar power}.
{The|It is estimated that the} National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL){, in| conducted| in} {a study, found|an investigation, discovered|the course of a study, concluded} that {a 35% penetration rate|an average of 35% penetration|the 35% rate of penetration} of {solar and wind|wind and solar} energy {would lower fuel costs|could reduce the cost of fuel|could cut fuel prices} by 40%{,|} and {carbon|reduce carbon} emissions by {25% to45|25to 45|between 25 and 45}{%| percent| percentage}. This {is roughly equivalent to|would be roughly equivalent to|is about the same as} {taking 22-36 millions cars off|taking between 22 and 36 million cars off|removing 22 to 36 million cars from} the {roads today|road today|road in the present}.
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Solar Reduces Fossil Fuel Dependence
It is {easy to deny|not difficult to disprove|simple to dismiss} {the existence of fossil fuels|that fossil fuels exist|any fossil-fuel existence} {with|based on|by examining} all the {information|data|evidence} available. {Not to be overlooked,|It is important to remember that|To not be missed,} fossil fuels {offer|can provide|provide} {short-term cost efficiency for most|the best cost-efficiency in the short term for many|an immediate cost savings for the majority of} people. The fossil fuel {industry also|industry|sector also} {provides jobs for|creates jobs for|offers jobs to} {many countries and individuals around|numerous countries and individuals across|various countries and people around} the {globe|world}.
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We can {reduce our dependence|lessen our dependence|decrease our dependency} {on fossil fuels by|of fossil fuels through|to fossil-fuels, by} diversifying {how|the way} we {produce|generate|create} the {energy|power} that powers our {homes, cars|cars, homes|cars, homes}{, and daily| and our daily| as well as our everyday} {lives|life}. This {will help|can help us|will} reduce {our carbon footprint|the carbon footprint of our lives}.
{Particularly, solar power|In particular, the power of solar|Solar power, in particular} {can|could} {help reduce household dependence|aid in reducing dependence of households|reduce the dependence of household members} {on|of|to} the grid. Solar {energy is less|power is less|energy is not as} dependent {on the grid when|upon the grid because|on grid power when} {homes|households|houses} {tap into|are able to tap into|use} it. This {can be a problem|could be a challenge|may be a concern} for utilities {companies|firms} {at first glance|initially}. {However, it can actually|But, it could actually|However, it can} {help reduce|aid in reducing|assist in reducing the} {strain on the local|stress on the|pressure on the} grid during peak {hours|times}.
{Solar battery storage is becoming|The use of solar batteries is getting|Storage of batteries in solar panels is becoming}{ more| increasingly|} {popular|well-known|common} and homeowners {can store|are able to store|can save} {clean energy|the energy they need|renewable energy} {for later|to use later|for the future}. You can {even control|also control|even manage} {energy independence by powering|your energy consumption by supplying power to|the energy you use by powering} your home {during power outages|in the event of power failures|through power outages} or {after the sun sets|when the sun sets|even after sunset}{, depending on how big| according to how large| dependent on the size of} {your battery is|the battery you have}.
How {will|can} solar energy be {harnessed|made use of|used}?
In {just one hour, the|only one hour, the|just one hour,} {earth absorbs enough solar energy to power|Earth absorbs sufficient solar power to run|sun absorbs enough energy from the sun to supply} the {entire|whole} {world for a|globe for the duration of a|world for the entire} year. Passive solar heating {is|occurs|happens} {when the sun heats|the process whereby the sun heats|when the sun warms} your {home through your|home’s|house through the} windows. {You will need to use|You’ll need|It is necessary to utilize} solar {energy to heat your home|energy to heat your home|energy to warm your home}.
Photovoltaic (PV)cells convert sunlight into electricity. Solar panels are {made|constructed|built} {from these photovoltaic|of these|out of these photovoltaic} cells. Solar panels {harness|capture|absorb} {the sun’s energy and|sunlight’s energy and|the sun’s energy to} store {it|the energy} {in solar batteries|into solar cells|within solar battery}. {To provide|In order to provide|To supply} {power after sunset,|electricity after sunset|energy after sunset,} or to offset {electricity use|the use of electricity|electricity usage}{, batteries are often| batteries are usually| batteries are typically} {paired with an electric|coupled with an electric|connected to an electrical} control system.
{A solar panel converts|The solar panels convert|Solar panels can convert} {approximately|around|about} 20{%| percent} {of the solar energy|from the sun’s energy|in the sunlight}{ that|} it receives. {An inverter converts the panel’s|Inverters convert the panel’s|Inverters convert} direct-current energy {to alternating current|into alternating current|into alternating} {power|energy}.
It {is quite complicated|can be quite difficult|is a bit difficult} {to connect electrically to either|to connect electrically to|connecting electrically to} {utility systems or battery storage|batteries or utility|battery storage or utility} systems. Ask the {installers of solar|solar installers} systems {many|a lot of|lots of} questions. {It’s also wise|It is also advisable|It’s also beneficial} {for them to hire|to have them hire|to engage} {electrical engineers consultants to ensure|experts in electrical engineering to make sure|consultants for electrical engineers to ensure} that {details are correct and|the details are accurate and|all information is correct and to} {avoid any additional problems|prevent any further problems|ensure that there are no additional issues}.
{Still, there are some|However, there are|There are a few} {downsides to solar energy|negatives of solar energy|disadvantages to solar power}. {There is pollution from|The|It is a source of pollution due to} solar energy production{ and|, and| as well as} {the transport of|the transportation of|transporting} solar panels {contributes|is a major contributor|can contribute} to {greenhouse gas emissions|the emission of greenhouse gases}. {Compare solar energy to|When compared to|Comparing solar energy with} fossil fuels{, solar energy has very| solar energy has| solar energy is a renewable source of energy with} {little impact on the environment|minimal impact on the environment|low environmental impact}. {How can solar energy be|What can solar energy be|What is the best way to harness solar energy?} {harnessed|utilized|used to benefit the environment}?
Where {did fossil fuels originate|did fossil fuels come from|do fossil fuels originate}?
Petroleum (also {known by|called|known as} crude oil){, natural gas,| natural gas| Natural gas, petroleum,} {and coal are|as well as coal, are among|along with coal constitute} the {main|most important|primary} fossil fuels. {Although the process of creating|While the process of making|Although the process of making} {these fuels is natural|these fuels is not a natural process|the fuels isn’t difficult}{, it takes| however, it requires| but it takes} {time|some time}. Fossil fuels {are not made|do not originate|don’t originate} {from fossils, but instead|out of fossils, but rather|from fossils but instead} {energy that was absorbed millions|the energy that was absorbed by millions|energy that was absorbed thousands} of years ago {is|was} stored in {organisms, which|living organisms that|living organisms, which} were {gradually covered by the|eventually covered by|then covered by} earth. {It takes hundreds of thousands of years|The process takes many thousands of years|There are hundreds of thousands of year}{ for|} {buried organisms anaerobic to decay|the anaerobic decay of buried organisms|organisms that were buried anaerobic to degrade}{, and they eventually become| into| before they become} {what we call fossil fuels|fossil fuels}.
{Exploiting or drilling underground|Exploiting underground drilling|Exploring or drilling underground} {for fossil fuels is a|to find fossil fuels is a|for fossil fuels is} {good option, but|viable option, however|great option, but} both {have high operating costs|require a lot of operating expenses|involve high operating costs}. The {atom bonds that|bonds between atoms that|bonds between atoms which} {hold the|contain the|provide} energy are {broken down|destroyed|broken} {by burning fossil fuels,|through the burning of fossil fuels|by burning fossil fuels} which allows {the energy to|energy to|the energy} be {released for other uses|used for different purposes|released to other uses}.
{Fossil fuel benefits and disadvantages|Benefits and drawbacks of fossil fuels}
Our {well-developed technology to convert|advanced technology for converting|highly developed technology to convert} fossil fuels into {energy is the|energy is our|electricity is the} {greatest advantage|most significant benefit|biggest benefit}. {Nonrenewable fossil fuels|The fossil fuels that are non-renewable|These fossil fossils, which are not renewable,} have been {available|in use|around} for {decades and can be|a long time and are|many years and are} {used reliably around the world|utilized in a reliable manner around the globe|widely used around the globe}. It {has taken centuries|took centuries|took a long time} to {perfect the way|develop the method|perfect the methods} we {use|utilize|make use of} it.
{Although there are many uses|While there are numerous uses|There are many applications} {for fossil fuels,|of fossil fuels|to fossil fuels} {it is|it’s} difficult to {overlook their drawbacks|ignore their negative aspects|overlook their disadvantages}. {Because of their high|Due to their|Due to their high} carbon emissions{,|} fossil fuels are {a major|the biggest|a significant} {contributor to|cause of|contributing factor to} global warming. {The production and transportation of|The transportation and production of|Transporting and manufacturing} fossil fuels {can also|could also|can} {lead to dangerous accidents|result in dangerous accidents|cause dangerous accidents}.
The {world’s current consumption|current global consumption|present consumption rate} of fossil fuels {means|implies|will mean} that {we will|we’ll} {have no choice but|be forced} to {use|make use of|utilize} {them|these fuels}. {Nonrenewable fossil fuels|The fossil fuels that are not renewable|These fossil fuels are non-renewable and} {can be|are} extracted at a {much faster|faster|greater} {rate than replenishment|pace than the replenishment|speed than refilling}. {Some fossil fuels like|Certain fossil fuels, like|Certain fossil fuels such as} coal are {expected|predicted|likely} to {become more expensive|be more costly|become more costly} than solar {in the next|over the next|in the coming} {ten|10} years.
Pros
- Cheap
- Reliable
- Technology that is {well-developed|developed and well-developed}
Cons
- {Energy independence is less|The energy independence of the population is lower}
- Production hazards
- Non-renewable{, unsustainable|, non-sustainable| and unsustainable.}
- {Contribute significantly to climate change|Significantly contribute to climate change|They are a major contributor to climate change.}
Solar energy {compared to Fossil|is compared to fossil|in comparison to fossil} fuels
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{You will need to purchase|You’ll need to buy|You’ll have to purchase} {more panels to produce|additional panels to generate|additional panels in order to produce} more energy. {Only|Just} 20{% of solar panel energy| percent of the energy generated by solar panels| percent of the solar energy} {is converted to|is converted into|can be converted to} electricity. Installing {a solar concentrated solar and|solar concentrators and|solar-focused solar as well as} backup {batteries will increase|battery will boost|batteries can increase} the {efficiency|effectiveness} {of your solar panels|that your panels receive|for your solar panel}. {Also,|Be sure to|Additionally, you should} {avoid using|be careful not to use|make sure you don’t use} {too many signals|multiple signals|more than one signal} {at the same time|simultaneously}. {Although solar energy is|While solar power is|While solar energy may be} {more expensive upfront|costlier upfront|more expensive in the beginning}{, it is much| but it’s much| however, it’s} {more cost-effective|cheaper|more affordable} {in the long term|over the long run|in the long run}. The {panels’ lifespan|lifespan of solar panels|life span of the panels} {can last up to|could last for up to|can be as long as} 35 years, {so|which means|meaning} you {can|could} {offset your solar energy costs|reduce your solar energy expenses on|lower your solar energy cost on} {average|in the average|by averaging}.