The arrival of the electric bill used to be a terrible plot shock. Every month, more than the previous one. There is always just enough to make you sigh and swear that you will begin home solar system. Then solar arrived. All of a sudden, my roof had a purpose and wasn’t just sitting there doing nothing.
It didn’t seem like a huge jump to install solar panels. More akin to a clever shuffle. After a brief chat and a few signatures, some people arrived carrying panels and ladders. Not a drama. The wallet has no holes in it. Just a small, silent revolution up above.
Like a child witnessing a magic show, I stepped outdoors and smiled when the meter turned backward for the first time. But it wasn’t magic. Simply converting sunlight into electricity, akin to a sophisticated lemonade stand.
Most people believe that going solar requires a mansion. It’s a myth. It can be done in even the smallest of dwellings. Luxury square footage is less important than sun exposure and roof space. Even a little roof that faces south is very beneficial.
No, you don’t have to become an engineer. The system functions on its own. As it works, the inverter hums softly. After absorbing light, the panels emit electricity. You don’t check gauges or click buttons. It simply… functions.
By the way, you will remain on the grid. That is advantageous. The utility takes over at night or on overcast days. However, during periods of sunshine, your home can be generating electricity for itself, the neighbor’s home, and still sending surplus juice back.
Do you have batteries? Fantastic. Extra power can be stored for later. No batteries? Okay, too. With net metering, you receive credits. It’s much more fulfilling than rolling over your unused phone data.
The exciting thing is seeing your electricity cost go down. Mine is absurdly low some months. It used to cost two dollars. Two. I desired to frame it.
There’s a strange sense of pride that goes beyond the money. It’s like cultivating your own herbs, except a little more nerdy. You’re not simply another plug in the wall; you’re a part of the solution.
Your coffee maker can indeed be powered by the sun. Your television. Your air conditioner, too. And it accomplishes all of that without emitting any smells or climbing like ivy.
Still, people wonder if it’s worth it. I inquire as to how long they intend to pay for electricity. because invoices aren’t being sent by the sun. It’s just gleaming out there. You might as well give it a portion of your tab.