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One of the strongest selling points of residential solar energy has always been that it’s an investment that eventually pays for itself. Upfront costs are paid back in the reduction—or complete elimination—of electric bills, and most solar customers should expect to see a significant return on their initial investment over the lifetime of the system. 

Before we shine a light on solar panels and how they work, there’s a couple of basic details about the sun that you should know: It’s really, really big and though it’s been around for a really, really long time, it’s only middle aged for a sun. OK, let’s expand on that just a bit.

The First State is leading the charge when it comes to solar incentives for homeowners and businesses.

Does installing residential solar panels on the roof of your home completely get rid of your electric bill? Well, yes and no. Let’s sort through the details.

With electricity bill savings, tax incentives, and positive environmental impacts, the decision to power your home or business with solar energy is an easy one. However, for most people, what follows next is where the real challenge begins: How do you know which solar company is right for you?