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This doesn't have to happen here.

According to a recent article from Clean Technica, due to the disastrous nuclear leak in the Fukushima prefecture, solar energy might not be something to consider for greening up, it might be the island nation’s only shot at generating enough energy to keep up with demand.

Clean Technica reports that Naoto Kan, Japan’s Prime Minister, has essentially decided that any expansion on any plans for nuclear energy growth will cease immediately. So what does this tell us about the future of solar energy on an international scale? Given that the United States also has many nuclear energy plants, a similar outcome could result in any number of US locations if a natural disaster should strike.

So it’s time to stop looking at solar energy in Phoenix — and indeed anywhere else in this country — as a “fun” or “liberal” alternative that makes some minor difference. It’s not just about the economy or an energy crisis anymore — it’s about avoiding extremely dangerous situations. Many — if not most — of the nuclear plants in the United States are not up to date, and would need a great deal of upgrading to meet the kinds of safety standards required to avoid a crisis like the one that occurred in Japan.

So, if you want to support safety in addition to sustainability and help your own monthly budget too, outfitting your home with a total solar system in Phoenix is the right thing to do.

Call Adair Solar Company in Mesa to set up your free in-home solar consultation. You can reach us at (480) 827-1162. We look forward to hearing from you!

The silver lining in solar energy

Rhone Resch of the Solar Energy Industries Association noted last week that this was the year that solar energy would go big. In the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan, many of begin to understand the importance of green energy like solar power, just as Resch noted. While the environmental and sustainable energy advantages may be quite obvious to many, there is a huge additional bonus to solar energy in Phoenix: saving money, creating local green jobs, and keeping money in the Arizona economy.

To put a finer point on it, Arizona is a lucky state. We have the ability to harness the sun and make ourselves incredibly sustainable because of that. In addition to being a more conscious consumer, those who opt in to solar panel installations in Phoenix and the surrounding area make it possible for solar energy to continue being offered — when you support jobs in the “green sector” you help to literally sustain sustainability.

When we hear of gas prices rising, utilities costs out of control, and job loss in the United States, turning to renewable energy just makes plain everyday common sense. We keep Japan in our thoughts, but beyond that, we are proud that their solar energy industry and its tenacity will renew itself and continue to make Japan a more energy efficient place to be. From here to there, one thing is certain: the sun always rises!