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Can I go solar If I Don't Own my House?

Myth #4: I don’t own my house, so I can’t go solar. If you rent your house or live in an apartment building, community solar programs enable you to take advantage of solar energy. Community solar programs allow multiple people to benefit from a single, shared solar array.

What happens if your solar energy system doesn't supply enough electricity?

This means that if your solar energy system doesn’t supply enough electricity, the grid will supply the rest. Myth #2: Solar panels aren’t efficient enough.

Should we put solar on rooftops?

Some environmentalists argue for putting solar on rooftops to reduce impacts on habitats and biodiversity. But energy experts say that while rooftop solar will be part of the solution, we will also need larger solar on the ground to meet climate goals. And rooftop solar often costs more than solar on the ground.

Why do people oppose solar projects?

Across the U.S., some opposition to larger solar projects comes from people who deny climate science. But some people opposing solar projects believe in climate change and are opposing solar on environmental and conservation grounds.

Are solar panels good for the environment?

Most Americans view solar and wind power as good for the environment. Seven-in-ten adults think generating electricity from solar panel farms is better for the environment than most other energy sources, and 65% say the environmental effect of wind turbine farms is better than that of most other sources.

Do solar panels provide power at night?

(Keep in mind that solar panels collect light, not heat.) On top of that, battery storage can be connected to your solar panels and provide energy at night. This is your clean-energy backup, as opposed to conventional backup generators—if the power goes out in your neighborhood, your power will stay on.