Butler, July 17 (AP).– The young man was pacing around the edges of the Donald Trump campaign rally, shouldering a big backpack and peering into the lens of a rangefinder toward the rooftops behind the stage where the former president would stand.

His behavior was so odd, so unlike that of the other rallygoers, that local law enforcement took notice, radioed their concerns and snapped a photo. But then he vanished.

With the ever-increasing energy prices, homeowners are understanding the need to do something to lower their electricity bills and protect their homes from future price rises. Solar panels are the most effective energy generation system for domestic properties and installing them to your home is one of the best ways you can save on energy bills. Solar technology is always improving and getting more efficient, so there’s no question as to why people are investing in energy-saving systems and why UK installations doubled in June 2020. As well as this, consumers are more environmentally aware than ever before, and are understanding the benefits of renewables to reduce carbon emissions. Here we give you 7 of our favourite solar panel benefits and facts…

1. Solar power is the most abundant energy source on the Earth

20 days of solar generation can create the same amount of energy as all the Earth's fossil fuels combined. Just 1 hour of solar energy that has landed on Earth’s surface equates to the total energy consumption of every individual on the planet!
 
2. Solar panels will produce power without direct sunlight

It’s common for people living in countries like Scotland to question the effectiveness of solar panels… however, even on cloudy and rainy days, solar cells will still generate a surprising amount of electricity. This is because solar panels work by taking in photons, and these are taken in from daylight regardless of how sunny it is.
Of course, during the months with fewer daylight hours, less power will be generated, however you can rest assured that they do not come to a standstill, and overall are still well worth the investment – especially now with the increase in electricity prices.
 
3. An increased use of solar energy improves world health