Here’s a great infographic and some facts on solar energy from Pennsylvania contractor JK Mechanical

Facts and Stats to Share:

– Most Expensive Solar System: According to NREL, a $152,200,000 solar energy system was built in October 2009 in Florida
– Oldest Solar System: NREL dates some of the oldest solar systems in the United States being installed in 1983 in Florida and Idaho
– The earth is hit with 8.2 million quads of solar energy each year
– Average payback period on a residential solar installation: 9 years (payback period for commercial solar is significantly less)
– It costs less than $3.00/W to install a residential solar roof mount

Published with permission from the original publication on SolarPowerWorldOnline by Kathie Zipp