In case you haven't heard about the fantastic ways solar panels benefit your home, wallet and mankind, we thought we'd put together a list of the top ten ways they do all of the above:

1. Show your kids you care: What better way to show your kids how much you care than to invest in their future? Investing in photovoltaics (or PV) is investing in a greener tomorrow. It reduces pollution, has no by-products, and is extremely clean. Putting solar panels on your roof is a clear sign that you think your kids deserve a better, cleaner, and greener planet for their own children.

2. Set a tone for the neighborhood: When you put solar panels on your roof, you're starting the trend for others to follow towards building a greener neighborhood. You'll be amazed at how quickly your neighbors ask for your installer's number.

3. Lower your energy bills: A PV installation can help you save you as much as 30-100 percent on your electric bills depending on your location and energy usage.

4. Increase the value of your home: In a world that's moving more and more towards green technology and energy efficiency, solar panels make your home much more attractive to prospective buyers, thus increasing the value of your home.

5. Hotter Water: Solar water heaters can produce more plentiful and hotter water for your home. No more cold showers for the last out of bed.

6. Low maintenance: Solar energy systems are stable and require very little maintenance, so you don't have to worry about recurring trips up the ladder or out the window.

7. Power Outages Won't Affect You: While others in your neighborhood are huddling with flashlights and candles during power outages, you can use energy stored in a battery connected to your solar panel system to power your home.

8. Compensation: In addition to receiving tax rebates for using solar power, new requirements for your local utility company may entice them to pay you a premium for the energy you produce.

9. Ability to Harness Power in Remote Locations: Have you always dreamed of owning a home in the mountains with tons of land and very few neighbors? Solar panels can make this dream a reality. In areas where it is difficult to construct power lines, solar panels are a great option for bringing in electricity.

10. Create Jobs: The solar industry is already growing rapidly, and you can contribute by purchasing solar panels for your home. This growth is creating jobs. In fact, for every million dollars invested in solar energy, five to 15 jobs will be created.

Investing in solar for your home can help re-build the economy, make the world a better place for your children, and position you as the role model for green technology in your neighborhood.

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