5 Myths About Solar Panels - Debunked

5 Myths About Solar Panels – Debunked

There’s a lot of outdated or confusing info about solar out there. Let’s set the record straight on five of the biggest myths we hear:

❌ Myth 1: Solar panels don’t work in cloudy or cold weather

✅ Truth: Solar panels work anywhere there’s sunlight—even on cloudy days or in the snow.

• Solar panels need light, not heat, to work. In fact, they often operate more efficiently in cold weather because heat can reduce performance.

• Places like Germany (cloudy!) and Alaska (cold!) successfully use solar energy year-round.

• Panels also continue working during the winter—even if it snows. Once the snow melts or slides off (which it often does quickly due to the panel’s smooth, dark surface), they’re back to producing energy.

❌ Myth 2: Solar is too expensive for the average homeowner

✅ Truth: With today’s incentives, solar has never been more affordable.

• The 30% federal solar tax credit alone cuts nearly one-third of your installation cost.

• Many states offer rebates, property tax exemptions, and other perks.

• Plus, CHNG Energy offers custom financing plans—so you can install solar with low or even $0 upfront cost.

• Over time, the money you save on energy bills often pays back the system in just a few years.

❌ Myth 3: You need a battery to use solar

✅ Truth: Most homes don’t need batteries to benefit from solar.

• Your system stays connected to the power grid, which means you still have electricity when the sun isn’t shining.

• Net metering gives you credits for extra energy you send to the grid, helping you “store” power economically without a battery.

• Batteries are optional—best for people who want backup power during outages or who live off-grid.

❌ Myth 4: Solar will damage your roof

✅ Truth: A properly installed solar system can actually protect your roof.

• CHNG Energy’s licensed installers ensure all mounts are weatherproof and leak-resistant.

• Panels provide a shield from rain, snow, and UV rays—helping extend the life of the section of roof they cover.

• If your roof ever needs repairs, panels can be temporarily removed and reinstalled.

❌ Myth 5: You have to go off the grid to go solar

✅ Truth: Most solar homes are still connected to the grid.

• Being grid-connected means you have reliable power, even when the sun isn’t shining.

• It also means you can take advantage of net metering, earn bill credits, and avoid needing a battery.

• Think of it as the best of both worlds: clean, independent energy when the sun’s out—and backup from the grid when it’s not.

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