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COVID-19’s Impact on Solar Power

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America has been running on gas, coal, and electricity for about the past 150 years. Electricity is a great source of power, but gas can be dangerous and not as renewable as solar power. Solar power is becoming increasingly popular due to its sustainability. It’s the most eco-efficient way to power your home or your phone as it produces no negative effects on the environment.

COVID-19’s impact on solar industry has not been too kind. Due to less government funding and less production, solar power investment is not as prevalent. SEIA claims that COVID-19 will take away about 5 years worth of progress. Due to the economy, commercial and private purchases have slowed. As a result, Connecticut and Idaho are being hit the hardest, with 60% of solar workers being laid off.

A New Hope

However, they hope to make a strong comeback by enforcing long-term policies. These policies will bring on new projects, creating more jobs. Influential people are writing to Congress, advocating for more money and emphasis for solar power. With the virus posing as an obstacle, solar engineers and business workers understand that this will be a slow year for them. However, they also understand that many Americans are becoming aware of the harmful effects of coal and are opting to switch to solar. They focus on the long-term goal of solar power being the dominant source of energy. They hope that in 10-15 years, gas and coal will be phased out.

Solar Strikes Back

Using solar power for your home can greatly reduce your electricity bill, reduce chances of a power outage, and cool down your home overall. Solar powering works best in the southern states, like in sunny Florida. However, they work in cloudier climates too. Panels are being engineered to improve sunlight reception through clouds. As of 2019, 12.3 million homes have solar panels on them. They’re great for office buildings, especially skyscrapers that are more exposed to the sun. More than half of Americans say that they would switch to solar immediately if they could recover their investment in 5 years. Thankfully, overall prices of solar have dropped 70% in the past 10 years. With ongoing solar engineering and better funding, the solar industry could very well strike back and shine once again!

Want to get more leads for your solar energy business? Contact us about solar marketing today!

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