π΅ Energy diversity
The more diverse our energy sources, the more resilient our grid becomes.
π΅ Land preservation
A solar farm is still a farm and can be converted back to agriculture in the future. Land can rest and become more productive over time.
π΅ Lowest cost of new energy in most of the US
In 2024 solar is the lowest cost option for new energy production in a vast majority of the country.
π΅ Extends our fossil fuels
Every barrel of oil that's not burned is a barrel we have for the future.
π΅ Reduces carbon emissions
A solar farm that can produce for 30 years recoups the energy to build it in 2-4 years.
π΅ Extremely low maintenance
Most forms of energy production require constant attention to operate. But not solar.
π΅ Extremely reliable
No moving parts. The inverters are the weakest link and go 10-15 years on average without issue. No other power generation facility is as reliable.
π΅ Inexhaustible Fuel Supply
The sun will be around for another 4 billion years, at least.
π΅ Creates wealth for landowners
Many landowners aren't lucky enough to have oil wells. But most do have sun.
π΅ Creates wealth for communities
Taxes, ancillary businesses, and landowners with more money in their pockets, bring prosperity.
π΅ Better use of marginal land
Solar farms can be placed on marginal land, including landfills and previously contaminated sites.
π΅ Elegant simplicity
The most valuable source of energy, electricity, is produced without the torturous path fossil fuels have to take to provide the same.
π΅ Dramatically lowers resource usage
Water usage, energy to find and mine fuel, concrete usage, etc. is minimized. A majority of a solar farm is easily recyclable at decommissioning as well.
π΅ Home grown energy
Produced in the USA. Consumed in the USA.
π΅ Locks in energy prices
The cost of the power comes mostly from the initial cost to build the farm, as the fuel is forever free.
