Home Solar Market Doubles in 2009

Home solar panels on the rise in 2009

If you’re thinking about switching to solar energy, this may be your year!  The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) issued a report recently that shows the home solar market doubled in 2009.  Projections for 2010 indicate that residential solar panels will continue to sell at a rapid pace, stating that this year will be a “banner year for solar growth in the U.S.”

Overall, the home solar sector comprised most of the 37% solar industry growth last year.  As encouraging is the fact that the solar market growth will continue to lead to new green solar jobs.  So far, the industry already supports nearly 50,000 jobs in the U.S., and the number is expected to increase by 20% this year.

Sunshine encouraging growth

There are so many reasons to go solar – whether for Earth Day, to save on electricity costs, or to encourage growth of the national economy.  The residential solar power market is showing signs of a bright future.  Don’t you think?

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