It Won't Work In Cloudy Places

• There is a common myth that solar energy panels won't work in cloudy or cold places. However, just the opposite is true. Solar energy is present in the form of ultraviolet (UV) light which is available in even the coldest and cloudiest places. Solar panels are actually able to conduct the electricity from the solar energy better when they are cold.
  
  

It's Not A Worthy Investment

• Some feel like solar energy isn't a worthy investment, and that it might cause a house to drop in value. This is another myth. Houses that use solar energy for electricity and heat actually increase in value. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, a house's value rises $20,000 for every $1,000 saved in annual electric bills.
  
  

It's Too Expensive

• A common myth about solar energy is that it's too expensive to install. Due to state incentives covering between 30 to 85 percent of the system costs, installing a solar energy system is the least expensive it has ever been. On average, this installation costs a homeowner $8 per watt installed.
  
  

It is Inefficient

• It is sometimes believed that solar energy isn't efficient enough to thoroughly provide heat and electricity in the home, but it actually has quadrupled in efficiency since the 70s as recorded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The U.S. Department of Energy also stated that solar energy system efficiency will continue to grow due to constantly advancing technology.
  
  

It Requires Too Much Upkeep

• Because many are unfamiliar with the way solar energy systems work, it is a common myth that they require a great amount of upkeep. However, solar energy panels rarely need maintenance and don't need to be cleaned often. Plus, the average warranty for these systems is 25 years.
  
  

I Don't Have The Right Roof Exposure

• It is a common concern that a house must have southern roof exposure to be able to use solar energy systems. However, a roof with eastern or western exposure also works with specific types of solar energy systems. These systems are also made to be mounted on the ground in any open, unshaded area for use on houses with different roof exposures.
  
  

It's Unattractive

• Many shy away from solar energy systems because they believe they are too large and unattractive for their homes. This may have been true in the past, but these days solar energy systems are much sleeker. Solar shingles can now be nearly seamlessly combined with many different types of roofing.
  
  

It's Unreliable

• Another myth about solar energy is that it's unreliable due to the constantly changing weather. These systems are actually more reliable than regular utility systems due to the lack of moving parts and the impossibility of unpredictable power failures. Many don't know that solar energy is used to power several important systems such as railroad crossing signals and warning lights for aircrafts.
  
  

It Isn't Effective In All Climates

• Some think that solar energy systems can't stand up to the elements of harsh or changing climates. However, these systems have been tested in a variety of harsh climates, including the heavy snowfall of Vermont, and have held up seamlessly.
  
  

There Are No Rebates

• Saving money is important to most, and when it comes to solar energy systems it is believed that there are no rebates offered. However, there is a 30 percent federal tax credit and several different rebates and incentives available for those who install solar energy systems.