As renewable energy sources like solar power become more integrated into the grid, utility companies grapple with the significant expenses of maintaining and expanding aging infrastructure. Being among the pioneers in electrification, the United States boasts one of the earliest and, consequently, oldest electrical grids. Utility providers invest substantial sums annually to modernize towers, lines, substations, and transformers, perpetuating the upward trend in electricity delivery costs despite the emergence of more cost-effective generation options.

However, homeowners have a potent tool at their disposal to mitigate rising electricity expenses: solar power systems. With negligible ongoing fuel or maintenance expenses—thanks to the abundant and free energy provided by sunlight—solar installations offer an economically viable alternative. Furthermore, by generating electricity directly at the point of consumption, typically within homes, solar systems bypass the need for costly transmission infrastructure. As the burden of grid maintenance expenses continues to mount, the attractiveness of solar energy for consumers grows proportionately, promising increasingly favorable returns on investment.