Solar Energy - The future is bright Words and photos by Story Sheidow
“The average home consumes 25 to 30 KWHs per day, or about 11000 KWHs per year. Based on those estimates, homeowners can ideally expect to require an approximately 30-panel system to balance production and consumption.” ▲ Matt Eye, M.B. Eye Electrical
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2019 PEI Provincial Home Show
Solar energy is steadily gaining popularity, and its use has nearly doubled annually in recent years as power rates have increased. Homeowners are searching for innovative new ways to increase energy efficiency and save money long-term. Installing a solar array is a great way to do just that, and solar itself is now more accessible than ever. Technological advances have created smaller, less expensive, and more powerful panels. Now, it’s possible for nearly everyone to acquire a solar energy system array.
