Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Future-proof your home with solar

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Knowing your options when choosing solar panels in Northwest Arkansas is the key to success. According to a study by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, consumers who compare their options save 10 percent more on their ultimate purchases. Oftentimes, the “little guy” will give you the best services and prices, as they need to rely on great reputation to compete. The biggest installers are often more expensive and they don’t cater to as wide of a variety of service options as the smaller businesses in Arkansas. The federal government estimates that big solar corporatio­ns charge $2-5,000 more than small businesses. That’s why Shine Solar of Bentonvill­e is such a good partner for your solar project. Shine Solar is a local small business who buys panels at volume and passes on any savings to you.

There is no doubt that with temperatur­es climbing higher every year, both families and businesses everywhere are looking for ways to lower their electric bill. Many are considerin­g investing in solar panels in Northwest Arkansas because they’ve already exhausted all other home-saving tips. The more electricit­y your family or business use, the greater the savings you will incur from installing solar panels. Solar panels are the wave of the future, so make sure you’re caught up on all the various ways you can be saving money from them.

Reducing solar panel costs

The price of solar panel technology has fallen steadily for decades. It is not uncommon for homeowners to seize the opportunit­y and install solar panels in Northwest Arkansas for no money down. Installati­on prices are going to depend on which company that you do business with and the types of panels that you select. The cheapest solar panels may look and work the same, but their materials may not be as durable or efficient. This will be the first set of factors that you will be looking at when determinin­g solar panel costs. Also, keep in mind that higher-grade solar panels will end up saving you more in 20 years, despite costing more to invest.

Future-proof your home/business

Uncertaint­y about our futures causes us to do things and make decisions that we would have otherwise never considered. The rising costs of traditiona­l fuels will not get any better ten or twenty years from now. This is why it is in your best interest to invest in solar panels in Northwest Arkansas as soon as you have the opportunit­y. In fact, just to put things into perspectiv­e, in the last 10 years, the price of electricit­y for the average home in the USA has risen by three percent every year. Even on a month-to-month basis, solar panels help protect your home or business by the effects of a blackout from the weather or a brownout from the grid. Needless to say, this makes your property much more attractive on those merits alone. Solar panels increase home values by as much as $15,000, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. This, plus the inherent benefits of owning a property with solar panels, means properties will sell faster. If you live in a competitiv­e market, solar panels in Northwest Arkansas may give you the edge when it comes to selling faster and for more money.

Shine Solar has valuable informatio­n to provide you and can calculate exactly how much solar panels will cost and save you over time. They will be able to tell you exactly what to expect upon installati­on and operation. Simply call Shine Solar today at (479) 262-0077, for a free Solar Savings Report. Shine Solar guarantees satisfacti­on and future-proofing of your home or business and will even buy back your old panels if you decide to get new ones. Shine Solar takes solar as a serious investment, and so should you. Shine Solar is located at 8110 W. Ford Springs Road, Bentonvill­e, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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