The Unexpected Tech

Do You Like Money? If So, Solar Panels May Be For You

Solar panels might be the power source of the future, but they seem quite daunting. The idea of getting something large installed on your roof sounds both time consuming and expensive. And, indeed, solar installations aren’t cheap, but they’re probably much less expensive than you thought. They’re about as expensive as a new car (depending on what state you live in).

But unlike a car, which starts losing value the minute you drive it off the lot and racks up costs in gas and repairs, solar panels instantly start saving you money and, after a time, start actually giving you money back. Plus, they make your house more valuable. If you’re willing to make a long-term investment, that initial solar panel outlay will pay itself back many times over. A new infographic from solar company 1BOG helps crunch some of the numbers for you.