You know how it feels to be prepared for the hit when your electricity bill arrives? That little fear in your heart? I also used to get it. Each and every month. Until I let the sun take over for me. Let’s make one thing obvious. Solar panels aren’t a spacecraft technology of the future. They don’t glow in the dark or beep. All they do is sit. Keep quiet. Working solar for home. Like a ceiling fan that you didn’t remember to turn off, but in a positive way.

People make it seem difficult. “What happens if I require permits?” “Should I tear off my roof?” Calm down. It’s far easier than putting that IKEA shelf together. An inverter, a few panels, and some cables. You’re in business after a successful installation.

It’s not necessary for your house to be a solar mansion. Your expense can be significantly reduced with even a simple setup. Your refrigerator can run on sunlight with just a few solar panels on the roof and a battery if you’re feeling very fancy.

Overcast days? Rainy afternoons? Relax. You remain connected to the grid. It is a contingency plan. Like using a walking staff that doubles as an umbrella.

Some people wait for further price reductions. The problem is that you are paying the power provider more money each month that you wait. like giving someone RM 100 and watching them use it to light a cigar.

Additionally, don’t assume that you require a complete solar farm. I know a guy who put two panels on his shed. charges his e-bike and supplies power to his tools. referred to it as his “man cave powered by the sun.” I’m not even kidding.

The finest aspect? The savings come as a surprise. Slowly, as if you were holding chicken in your hands. When you check your bill one day, you see that it is RM25. It costs RM15 the following month. For no apparent reason, you begin to smile. That’s the secret.

And upkeep? essentially not a problem. A little bird excrement here and there, perhaps. Clean it with a hose. Completed. These panels are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, including heat, rain, and even that one bird that constantly attacks your vehicle.

Considering solar is similar to deciding whether to pack a water bottle for a trek. You’ll regret not starting sooner when you truly need it.