summer solstice for solar panels

By Theresa Ficazzola

It’s finally here—June 21, the summer solstice—the official start of summer.  On this, the longest day of the year, we receive the most day light because the sun travels its longest journey in the sky.  In fact, solstice means “sun standing still” in Latin.

We all know that without the sun, life would be impossible.  But, as long as the sun is still shinning, we have a free, renewable ongoing source of energy, so why not take advantage of it? 

In 2020, residential solar deployment was up 11% from 2019, which means that solar power is continuing to grow in the U.S.  Solar energy is the most abundant energy resource on earth—173,000 terawatts of solar energy strikes the earth continuously—that’s more than 10,000 times the world’s total energy use!

At SI Solar, we know a thing or two about the sun and how it can help you power your home, save you money and save the planet. Call us today at SI Solar during our Summer Solar Sale and receive $500 off a complete solar power system for your home in NY or NJ (offer expires Labor Day 2021).

Fun Sun Facts

Here are 12 additional fun facts you might not know about the sun:

  1. The sun is a star, not a planet
  2. It takes 8 minutes for light from the sun to reach earth; this is known as the speed of light
  3. The amount of solar energy that strikes the earth in one hour is more than enough to provide all of the earth’s energy needs for a complete year
  4. About 1.3 million earths can fit inside the sun
  5. The sun is 400 times further away from earth than the moon
  6. The sun is over 4.5 billion years old
  7. The sun is composed of a burning ball of gases: 74% is hydrogen, 24% is helium and the remaining percentage is composed of oxygen, carbon, iron and neon
  8. The sun is one of about 70 sextillion stars in the universe
  9. The temperature of the sun is about 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, while the inner core is much hotter
  10. If you could somehow fly an airplane to the sun, it would take 26 years to get there
  11. The sun is about 13 billion times brighter than the next brightest star, Sirius
  12. The sun is the most perfectly round, natural object known in the universe

The sun has enough nuclear fuel to light and heat the earth for another 5 billion years, so why not take advantage of it?  If you’ve been thinking about “going solar”, but have not followed through, now is the time to take advantage of this free energy source, especially now during SI Solar’s summer sale. SI Solar is a locally owned and operated solar company servicing New York and New Jersey residents.  Contact SI Solar today for your free, no-obligation solar assessment and take advantage of our summer sale before the sun sets on this fabulous offer.