Having a solar electricity system helping to power your home is something that even just 5 years ago would have probably seen you labeled as one of those strange alternative types of people - if for no other reason than that not many people were doing it.

As we now know, the world has really changed and global warming - although hotly debated - does appear to be impacting our planet. Even if there's only a 5% chance that it is us that is impacting the environment in such a bad way, is not better to make changes now to eradicate that 5% chance? Absolutely.

In today's very brief article I wanted to quickly outline just some of the reasons that having a solar electricity system in your home can be of benefit to both you and the environment:

1. By making use of solar electricity you are reducing your demand on fossil fuels. These have been identified as one of the main causes of global warming.

2. By making use of solar electricity you are reducing your demand for electricity from your electricity supplier - which in turn, leads to lower energy bills for you.

3. You are actually adding value to your home. Yes, that's right, recent studies have indicated that home buyers are prepared to pay more for homes that make some use of renewable energy sources.

4. You get the benefit of both a clear conscience (doing your bit for the environment) and more money in your wallet (to spend on things that are much more interesting than electricity!).

So, with all those benefits what's stopping you getting a solar electricity system installed in your home?