Why Solar Energy Is the Perfect Solution for Rural Areas

When solar power was first gaining traction as a home power solution here in Idaho, it was often thought of as a rural solution rather than a means to a more solar Meridian or Boise. At the time, that was a matter of necessity. Solar power systems were considerably more expensive to buy and install, and less efficient than they are today. For rural residents, it was still the option that made the most sense.

Today, solar power is far less expensive and far more efficient. It is being increasingly adopted by suburban and urban residents to decrease their power bill and do their part for the environment. Those changes also mean that solar power is much more accessible for the people who can benefit the most from it: rural Idahoans, or residents of any rural region.

Benefits of Rural Solar

One of the chief benefits of a solar power system in rural areas is space. Rural areas simply have more of it. Unlike in the cities or even suburbs, rural homeowners are rarely hemmed in by neighbors. They have more property to work with than a roof and two, at most, modest-sized yards. On a roomier rural plot, solar power can be set up where the sun exposure is best, and there’s a lot more flexibility when it comes to the size and numbers of panels. There’s no need to be concerned about neighbors objecting or an HOA frowning on the placement of the solar array.

Rural Solar for Those on the Grid

The chief consideration regarding the details of a rural solar power system is whether the home in question is on-grid (aka grid-tied) or off-grid. For a grid-tied rural home, the considerations are basically the same as those for a Boise or Twin Falls solar adopter. A solar power system lowers your power bill, it lightens your carbon footprint, and it increases your energy independence. Since power outages can both be more frequent in rural areas and take a lot longer to resolve, having solar power as a supporting energy source makes a whole lot of sense.

Off the Grid Solar Power

The primary benefit of a photovoltaic (PV) solar system as a power source for an off-grid home is an obvious one—it’s a power source. Extending power from the grid to a rural home can cost between $35,000 and $50,000 per mile. Opting for solar when extending the grid isn’t an option is virtually guaranteed to be far less expensive, even with a robust battery storage system included. It can also save the off-grid homeowner a whole lot of money if the PV solar array is replacing a power source like a generator that burns expensive fuel. Not to mention the reduction in pollution.

About EvenGreen Technology

For the eight years they have been in business, EvenGreen Technology (EGT Solar) has established a stellar reputation in Idaho, becoming the largest solar energy provider in the state by installation volume. They have accomplished that with a policy of client communication, engagement, and solar education. They make sure that every one of their clients has all of the information they need to make informed decisions about their energy future. From their Meridian, ID base, EvenGreen Technology continues to campaign for a more informed, more solar Boise, more solar Twin Falls, and a more solar Idaho. That campaign of education has landed them on the vaunted Solar Power World Top 500 Solar Contractor list for two years in a row.

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