So there I was, drinking coffee, looking at the power bill as if it were a slight to my forefathers. The grid has lost another month’s worth of change. I realized then that I could just own power instead of continuing to home solar system.

At first, installing a solar system at home felt like purchasing exercise equipment for the New Year. ambitious. A little too much. However, those panels don’t gather dust as my dumbbells do. They are effective. Silently. dependable. Additionally, they don’t criticize me for missing leg day.

The arrangement itself was fairly relaxed. A few cables are hidden behind walls, panels are up, and the inverter is in. Boom. For me, the sun is now working. Furthermore, nothing compares to watching your meter tick backwards while cooking eggs on a burner fueled by the sun.

The worst part is that people believe solar energy exclusively benefits the wealthy. False. Rebates and loans are more akin to a payment swap. You pay the sun less than you used to pay the utility. You don’t need a golden toilet.

Being a rocket scientist is also not necessary. After installation, there is nothing you need to adjust. Upkeep? Almost nonexistent. If birds become bold, perhaps hose off the panels. It’s a set-it-and-forget-it situation aside from that.

Batteries? Not required. It’s useful if blackouts make your neighborhood feel eerily abandoned. However, you can still shave that bill down without them. Return surplus energy to the grid. Obtain credit. It’s similar to getting paid for recycling sunshine.

Let’s discuss return on investment while we’re on the subject of credits. Ignore stocks and cryptocurrency that fluctuate in value. Solar repays you in steady, predictable installments. Savings and the odd smug smile gradually replace that initial expense.

I thought solar was all language and graphics. As it happens, it’s more like turning on a switch and seeing the savings mount up. Additionally, it’s like clicking “refresh” on free energy each time the sun rises.

Panels generate enough electricity to keep the refrigerator running and the Wi-Fi strong, even on wet days. Your house simply keeps functioning regardless of the weather.

Locking in reduced energy costs feels like abusing the system in a world where prices are rising more frequently than elevators. And truthfully? It feels fantastic.