Utah is famous for its snow-covered mountains, and it’s also one of the sunniest states in the country.
This makes it an ideal location for solar energy. In fact, Utah has some of the cheapest solar panels available—and there’s no reason to let them go to waste! Here are a few reasons why you should switch to solar power in Utah:
Utah is a prime location for solar energy.
Utah is a prime location for solar energy. The state has the highest average of solar radiation in the country, with about 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). It also has a high direct normal solar radiation rate of 3 kWh/m2/day, which means that it's ideal for generating electricity from photovoltaic panels on your roof or ground-mounted array.
Utah's elevation helps contribute to its high average annual levels of direct normal and global horizontal irradiance by creating more cloudless days than other locations at lower altitudes have available to them--and this means less time spent cleaning your panels!
Solar power is clean, renewable and sustainable.
Solar power is clean, renewable, and sustainable. This means that it doesn't contribute to climate change in any way. More importantly though: it's a renewable source of energy that will be around for a long time!
Solar panels don't emit any greenhouse gases into the atmosphere when they're generating electricity (except for when they're being manufactured). And even then, these emissions are much lower than those from other forms of energy production like coal or natural gas plants.
Solar panels are cost effective to install and maintain.
The cost of solar panels is a major factor in deciding whether or not they're right for you, and it's important to keep in mind that there are many different factors that go into determining the price of installing a solar system.
The first thing you'll want to consider is whether or not your roof has enough space for panels. If it does, then the next question is whether or not it has sufficient sun exposure--that is, how much sunlight hits your house? The more time they get during the day (12 hours), the more energy they can produce throughout the year.
Solar panel prices vary depending on where you live and what kind of equipment you choose (panels vs batteries). The average price per watt ranges from $3-$4 but can go up as high as $10 depending on demand for these products at any given time (which includes holidays).
Utah is the sunniest state in the country.
In Utah, the sun shines brightly on an average of 300 days per year. This may not be surprising to you if you've ever been there--but did you know that Utah has the highest average solar radiation of any state in the U.S.? In fact, according to data from NOAA's National Climatic Data Center and Environment Canada's Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC), at 6 kWh/m2/day for 2013-2017--it was almost 10% higher than Arizona and California at 5 kWh/m2/day!
But wait--there's more! Not only does Utah have more sunshine than most states; it also has long growing seasons with high temperatures during summer months. This means plants can grow quickly without dying due to extreme heat like they would elsewhere in America or even Canada where winters last much longer than summers do because cold air cannot hold onto moisture as easily as warm air does when it comes down from mountains into valleys like those found between Salt Lake City (SLCC) and Provo Canyon areas where most people live nowadays after moving here from somewhere else."
Solar panels are a good investment. They last for decades, which means that once you install them on your home or business, they will save you money long term.
Solar panels can be used to power your entire home or just part of it. If you want to go off-the-grid entirely, solar panels can do that too!
Solar panels aren't just for residential applications--they're also great for powering electric vehicles such as cars and buses (and even boats).
The benefits of solar panels in Utah are clear. They're a great investment for your home or business, and they can help you save money on your utility bill. If you're interested in learning more about how solar works or getting started with installation, contact Legend Energy Group today!
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