10 Solar Power Myths You Probably Didn’t Know

Efforts to harness the sun’s power date back to seventh century B.C. when ancient people passed sunrays through magnifying glasses to ignite fires. Despite solar’s long history, misconceptions persist. Read on for a list of ten myths about solar power and facts that disprove them.

Solar Is Expensive

The myth that solar power is a luxury is arguably the most persistent. While solar technology may have been costly decades ago, that is not true today. Since 1980, the cost per watt of solar cells has dropped by an average of 7 percent annually.

But how much do solar panels cost today? That …read more