Going solar used to be the dream of hyper-environmentalists, but more and more, as energy prices fluctuate wildly, it has become a serious option for those who want to live off grid or just want to get a handle on power costs.

With government loans, grants and sustainability tax credits, if your home can be modified to go solar, you are almost foolish if you opt against it – Why not if it does not cost you anything or the expense is nominal?

The yield, however, can be significant. For a modest investment, you can in a few years recoup any costs and ensure your power supply remains constant.

A solar array, though, does not fit every house; luckily, you do have some options.

Check out the next page to see what they are.

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