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Let’s look at some common </span><span class="s2">solar myths and the facts</span><span class="s1"> behind them. Once you understand the facts, you’ll be equipped to start your </span><span class="s2">clean energy, </span><span class="s1">solar project.</span></p> <h2 class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>Myth #1: Your </b></span><span class="s2"><b>Solar Energy System</b></span><span class="s1"><b> Does Not Generate Power on Cloudy or Cold Days</b></span></h2> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Fact:</b> </span><span class="s2">Solar energy systems</span><span class="s1"> <i>do</i> generate power on cold and cloudy days. This myth may persist because people believe that </span><span class="s2">solar energy systems</span><span class="s1"> need both light and heat to generate concentrated solar power. In reality, solar energy systems don’t use heat to generate power at all. Instead, they use the photons in sunlight to generate solar energy. These photons are still present even on cold and cloudy days, which is why your solar system generates clean energy even under those conditions.</span></p> <h2 class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>Myth #2: Solar Energy Is Too Expensive to Invest In</b></span></h2> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Fact:</b> Solar energy prices have been dropping rapidly over the past decade. For example, 200 kilowatt (kW) commercial </span><span class="s2">photovoltaic cel</span><span class="s1">l (PV) solar systems fell from $5.36 per watt in 2010 to $1.85 per watt in 2017, according to the <a href="https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/solar-energy-cost-analysis"><span class="s3">Department of Energy</span></a>. Why have solar costs fallen so dramatically in recent years? Innovations in solar technology have made solar </span><span class="s2">energy production</span><span class="s1"> and </span><span class="s2">energy storage</span><span class="s1"> much more efficient and inexpensive than it once was. If you partner with an experienced solar consulting company, they can help design a solar system that fits within your budget and meets your clean energy needs.</span></p> <h2 class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>Myth #3: You Should Only Put Your </b></span><span class="s2"><b>Solar Installation</b></span><span class="s1"><b> on the Roof</b></span></h2> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Fact:</b> Rooftop </span><span class="s2">solar panel installations</span><span class="s1"> offer great benefits. For example, they are low-access areas, so things like foot traffic won’t disrupt the </span><span class="s2">solar panel system’s</span><span class="s1"> operations. </span><span class="s2">Rooftop solar installations</span><span class="s1"> also prevent shading problems that can arise when panels are installed in areas where trees and other buildings could block their ability to absorb sunlight.<br> </span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">However, rooftop solar installations may present difficulties. For example, rooftop solar panel systems can be more expensive to install than ground-level solar installations since rooftops have such limited access. It can also be more difficult to perform maintenance on rooftop installations because of their limited access and working on a large system can be more challenging in a limited space. Ultimately, your solar developer will work with you to determine the best location to install solar panels. If a rooftop installation doesn’t work for you, Helios Energy™ can help you install your solar panels in another suitable location.</span></p> <h2 class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>Myth #4: </b></span><span class="s2"><b>Solar Power Systems</b></span><span class="s1"><b> Need a Lot of Maintenance</b></span></h2> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Fact:</b> </span><span class="s2">Solar power systems</span><span class="s1"> can be very low maintenance energy systems. They do require monitoring to make sure they run smoothly, which can often be done remotely. Otherwise, you can just leave the system alone and let it convert solar </span><span class="s2">energy into power</span><span class="s1"> for your facility. However, if your facility is located in a dusty or sandy area, it is recommended that you wipe the panels down every two to three months to keep them clean. Overall, solar panel maintenance isn’t very demanding.</span></p> <h2 class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>Myth #5: Solar Panels Will Damage Your Roof</b></span></h2> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Fact:</b> Solar panels do not damage roofs. In fact, they protect the sections of roof that they cover. People may think that solar panels damage roofs because they sit on top of the roof, but that isn’t the case. Solar panels are mounted on top of the roof, not directly attached to it, so they can be moved or removed as needed.</span></p> <h2 class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>Take Advantage of Solar Energy With Helios Energy</b></span></h2> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">Reach out to Helios Energy™ today if you understand these </span><span class="s2">solar energy facts</span><span class="s1"> and are ready to develop a solar project for your facility. We work with a number of </span><span class="s2">renewable energies</span><span class="s1"> such, as LED lighting and HVAC solutions, that may ideally work in tandem with a solar system to optimize your clean energy solution. When you collaborate with Helios, we become your long-term partner that assists in developing and installing your first project and then helps determine how to make future integrations of other </span><span class="s2">renewable energies</span><span class="s1"> to meet your evolving clean energy goals. 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