| If you have already ruled out home solar panel as an | | | | rent the whole solar panel system for no more than |
| alternative means of power because of its expensive | | | | you pay the electric company for energy. A company |
| price, then better think again. Indeed, solar panels | | | | called Citizenre has come up with an innovative way |
| nowadays, especially those that can be used to | | | | to make solar an affordable lifestyle choice. Citizenre |
| provide enough power for most of your appliances, | | | | REnU program packages solar power for you in a |
| are exorbitantly priced. The price of a system can run | | | | simple and smart way. Plainly put, the Citizenre |
| from $20,000 up to $50,000 depending on your energy | | | | Corporation pays for, installs, owns and operates the |
| needs. This is why many regrettably have to give up | | | | solar installation. You don't have to worry about |
| plans of setting up home solar panels on their rooftops. | | | | maintaining the equipment or any of the other |
| There are other means of acquiring solar gadgets | | | | concerns that come with making an investment into |
| without having to spend so much. First of all, there are | | | | solar power. |
| many second hand or used solar panels that anyone | | | | All you have to do is pay a flat monthly rent. You |
| can buy from solar dealers - these are priced much | | | | generate your own, renewable energy from the solar |
| less than the brand new ones but are still in good | | | | panels you rent and this power offsets the power you |
| running condition. | | | | were buying from your utility. Your savings can cover |
| Is it okay to buy second-hand or used home solar | | | | the monthly rent and even put money back in your |
| panel for your home instead of buying a brand new | | | | pocket. And since your rent is locked in for up to 25 |
| one? Of course, especially if the used solar panel that | | | | years, you can save significantly over time as |
| you bought is still of good running condition. However, | | | | electricity prices continue to rise. |
| pass up on solar items that have major defects or | | | | These are some of the benefits the customers |
| damage on them. | | | | receive: |
| You might also decide on passing up on the old model | | | | -No upfront investment, no need to become a financial |
| type of solar panels on sale. Better think again. The | | | | expert to justify your investment. |
| older, very first home solar panels are the ones that | | | | -No waiting for rebates. |
| are durable and really functioning well. They simply are | | | | -No headaches with the city and the utility; let us handle |
| such great buys especially if used properly and well | | | | the engineering, procurement, and construction. |
| taken care of by the previous owner. | | | | -With our flat monthly rent and our "Performance |
| As for the lifespan of a used solar panel, it can really | | | | Guarantee" you can generate your own, renewable |
| be hard to tell. Some takes years and years before | | | | electricity and pay for the rent with your savings. Since |
| bogging down and needing some repair or a | | | | your Agreement will show the amount of energy your |
| replacement on a spare part or two. Most of the time, | | | | system can generate, it is simple to calculate your |
| the gadget is installed on the appropriate location or | | | | savings. |
| top of your roof and that's it. You let it be as it needs | | | | -Hassle-free operating and maintenance; it's handled by |
| minimal maintenance. | | | | the experts. |
| The main thing to do when buying used home solar | | | | -Actual hedge against future utility price increases: you |
| panels is to avoid those that have damage on them, | | | | can "lock in" your rates for the electricity generated |
| such as cracks and broken glass, moisture on the | | | | from the solar system at your home for a period of up |
| glass and damaged lines and connections. Unless you | | | | to twenty-five years, far longer than the guaranteed |
| have extra cash to repair these defects, then it is best | | | | rates offered by other electricity providers. |
| to steer away from these used solar products. | | | | Indeed, a solar panel, whether brand new, second hand |
| If purchasing your own full system is outside your | | | | or rented, is definitely a wise choice as it helps you in |
| budget indeed there is a more affordable way to take | | | | minimizing your electric bills, helps the worlds growing |
| advantage of solar for you electrical needs. | | | | energy needs and is especially an environmentally |
| A product is now available where you can actually | | | | healthy and helpful choice. |