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		<title>Top myths/ misconceptions about solar panels</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>1. Installing a solar panel is expensive to install and implies expensive maintenance. Solar panels are the energy of the future and like all discoveries, it’s always present at a high price on the market. But analysis shows that since 2015 solar panel prices are constantly reducing since there are now many manufacturers or providers [&#8230;]</p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1. <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Installing a solar panel is expensive to install and implies expensive maintenance.</strong></span></em></p>
<p>Solar panels are the energy of the future and like all discoveries, it’s always present at a high price on the market. But analysis shows that since 2015 solar panel prices are constantly reducing since there are now many manufacturers or providers of solar panels.<br />
It’s easy to install solar panels but to avoid high maintenance costs it’s preferable to use a reliable manufacturer.</p>
<p>2. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>P</strong></span><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>anels only work in clear sky/weather</strong></span></em></p>
<p>Solar panels work in any type of clouds days. But their productivity level is strictly dependent on the clarity of the clouds. For example, on a rainy cloud solar panels can work on average up to 35% of their productivity level.</p>
<p>3. <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>P</strong></span></em><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>anels are dangerous to the environment.</strong></span></em><br />
Solar panel parts/ elements are strictly made from recyclable materials.</p>
<p>4. <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Panels</strong></span></em><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong> required constant maintenance.</strong></span></em><br />
Once install solar panels don’t need to be moved. So they don’t require a lot of maintenance. But as with every machine, they require a periodic inspection (Just to make sure that everything works perfectly and that there’s no alert for any upcoming issue)</p>
<p>5. <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Panels </strong></span></em><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>installation prices are estimated according to the size of your home</strong></span></em><br />
When installing solar panels, many elements are considered, such as the direction of the sun, the shape of your roof, etc.<br />
The technician must make sure that the panels are positioned to best capture the sunlight.</p>
<p>6. <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Panels</strong></span></em><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong> don’t have a lifetime.</strong></span></em><br />
The average maximum lifetime for solar panels is 25 years and then the materials can be recycled and replaced.</p>
<p>7. <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Solar panels damaged the quality of your roof</strong></span></em><br />
Note that Solar panels are placed on top of the roof, not on the roof, there’s usually a gap between the panels and the roof which in a way protects your roof from any damage. It’s believed that where the panels are placed on your roof, by covering the section, they play a form of protection against any natural damages that can impact that section of your roof.</p>
<p>8. <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Solar panels reduce the price of electricity.</strong></span></em></p>
<p>Having solar panels allows you to save on electricity prices as you depend less on the electricity provided by your municipality and more on natural resources.</p>
<p>9. <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The more panels, the less the electricity bill will be</strong></span></em><br />
Solar panels are installed based on the size of the house and the amount of energy that can be potentially used.<br />
You usually don’t buy more than what you will use.</p>
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