Solar panels in Nigeria are on the rise as a number of people have them in their homes. This is no surprise as rooftop solar panels provide significant benefits for homes and offices.
Solar panels are devices which are used to absorb the sun’s rays and convert them into electricity or heat. It is a collection of solar (or photovoltaic) cells, which can be used to generate electricity through the photovoltaic effect.
If you ever wondered about rooftop solar panels or thought about getting it, now is the time. Here are 5 enlightening benefits of installing rooftop solar panels.
Saves You Money
This is like the most obvious benefit solar panels provide. In a country like Nigeria where we spend so much on electricity bills and fuel for generators, an alternative solution to electricity is highly welcome because it helps to save up money.
Once you make sure your solar panel is positioned well and free from branches or other things that might block the sunlight from reaching the solar panels, then you are good to go.
Renewable Energy Source
One thing that is pertinent to note is that solar energy is a renewable energy source which can be harnessed in all areas of the world and is available every day. Solar energy is always available in the sense that we cannot run out of it unlike some of the other sources of energy.
As long as we have the sun, solar energy would continue to be accessible for all. According to scientists, sunlight will be available for at least 5 billion years.
Makes A House More Appealing And Valuable
If you decide to sell your house, having solar panels already installed in it would make it more appealing to people. Some people prefer to buy homes that already have solar panels in it because they know that they can save up money in that house. Also, houses that have solar panels tend to have a higher market value.
In terms of aesthetics, solar panels can also compliment your home with modern designs. For example, solar tiles that are usually placed on the roof of the house can add to your house aesthetics by giving off that modernized vibe. So apart from being energy-saving, solar panels add to a house’s value and beauty.
Low maintenance cost
Another major benefit that emphasizes the importance of rooftop solar panels is that they require very little maintenance so you do not have to worry about any maintenance cost. Solar panels can come with a service life of up to 20 years if maintained properly.
No additional installation space required
Rooftop solar panels can be installed on any type of roof. So there is no excuse really because no additional space is needed for it to be installed.
People do not need to vacate a land or invest in buying additional land to set up rooftop solar panels. Furthermore, the panels offer protection to the roof of the building in which they are installed.
Recall that Propertydome had previously published an article on 5 Important Smart Home Technologies You Can Install In 2021. This piece dwelt on how Cool home gadgets have changed people’s lifestyles as new smart home technologies continue to provide quick solutions for everyday problems.
Smart home technologies are made to reduce human effort and conserve space. If you have a new home where you want to have some of the latest home gadgets in, or you just want to upgrade your existing home with some smart technologies then continue reading. Some of the smart technologies mentioned include CCTV camera and motion sensor, solar panel and smart door locks to mention a few. Read more here.
