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During the recent presidential election debates between President Barrack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney, oil and other energy sources were one of the hot topics for the American economy. Sadly, not much was debated on about solar energy. Both were open to other sources of renewable energy. Actually, one of the reasons why many politicians still stay away from the subject of renewable energy, particularly on solar power, is that they are either misguided by misinformation or just completely ignorant. In fact, many people around the United States – even in states like Arizona for that matter – are not fully aware of the real facts behind solar energy. Here are some facts about solar energy you might not be aware of: Solar Energy Industry is Steadily Growing in the US For the past nine years up to 2012, the solar industry has been steadily growing at an average rate of 40% annually. The US already has 5,700MW of installed solar energy capacity. Public and private solar company partnerships are contributing to domestic growth such as solar power in Arizona. One major customer is the Department of Defense. In fact, the Obama Administration placed solar panels on the roof of the White House. Solar Panel Installation Contractor Cost is Dropping In 2011, the cost of solar panel installation dropped by as much as 50%. Arizona based companies like Harmon Solar Panel Contractor can attest to this. Installed soft cost of solar power is also slowly dropping. Soft costs covers things like grid connections, net metering installation, and permits. The Department of Energy alone is encouraging bringing down costs by collaborating with private solar companies. The DOE is even sponsoring a $10 million competition called the “Most Affordable Rooftop Solar Panel Installer.” Solar Energy Creates Jobs In 2009, more than 100,000 workers were employed in the solar industry, with more adding up each year leading to 2012. Given the economic crisis starting in 2008, the solar energy industry is “hitting the proverbial two birds with one stone,” to borrow an oft used cliché. The industry creates jobs while giving people savings on energy bills. Incentives to Solar Energy Are Still a Fraction Compared to Coal, Oil, and Gas Incentives It is not because Americans do not want solar energy or our government’s lack of trying. Too many politicians especially in Congress are just too mired in ignorance or disinformation. Solar Energy is Just Part of the Total Energy Mix Let us all face facts. We cannot fully and forever depend on fossil fuels. On the other hand, there is no renewable energy that can stand-alone. Solution? Mix up everything by using hybrid energy power. Solar energy can be installed into the grid, while hybrid solar power connected to wind energy is now feasible. Let us not also lose sight of the fact that solar power is clean energy as compared to the burning of oil, gas, and coal energy.
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