Looking for a business that has tons of growth potential and which is also good for the environment? You are probably well-aware of the remarkable advances in solar technologies over the past decade, and today millions of home and business owners are looking for well trained professionals to help them outfit their properties with solar heating or electrical solutions and even solar lighting designs.
There is not likely to be a more appropriate time to enter into the solar business than this current era. Consumer awareness is growing stronger thanks in equal parts to the economy and the threatened status of the environment. Telling consumers that they might supply their own hot water or electricity, which saves tons of money, while also reducing their “carbon footprint” or impact on the planet is a truly winning sales pitch.
Of course, many people are extremely keen to utilize solar technologies, but they simply lack the know how to do so. This is where a solar business can step in with many solutions. Solar technologies have advanced so rapidly that many consumers still believe they will require large solar panels on their lawns or roofs in order to enjoy its benefits. Explaining that solar cells can be integrated into roof shingles or that there are even appliances designed to work well with solar powered homes will probably shock many modern consumers. Consider that you may even be able to host solar seminars as part of a business, and educate consumers about what technologies are available, and then of course offer to provide them with the services!
“Green” trends all ready indicate that many consumers are looking for earth-friendly solutions wherever they can find them. From rain barrels attached to gutters to super fuel efficient automobiles a majority of consumers are paying attention to the latest trends and options in “green” living. Offering solar solutions that they can implement into their day to day lives will be sure to attract a good deal of attention and business. For example, a solar business can focus on:
Lighting fixtures, design and installation services Home energy or water heating systems Powering homes or businesses Pool heating and solar lamp post lighting Selling carbon offsets for a solar power plant
These, of course, are only a few of the options for those hoping to create a solar business, but they indicate the wide range of coverage or services that can be made available, and which will be of great interest to more and more consumers in the coming decades.
Jonathan Gal is a solar lighting expert and owner of YCA Solar Lights, an organization dedicated to promoting clean, energy efficient solar lighting technology. To find out more about how solar technology is changing the way we live, especially with respect to lighting, you are invited to visit Jonathan’s solar outdoor lighting site.