Pros

• Solar is a renewable and clean source of energy that protects the environment by reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
• It helps the U.S. eliminate the need for fossil fuels, therefore making us a more independent and self-sustainable country.
• By using renewable energy, you can see a significant reduction in your electric bill, or even eliminate it altogether.
• There are a number of incentives for using solar energy that allow you to earn bill credits or cash for the electricity that your panels create, making it a great long-term return on your investment.
• Recent studies have found that property values actually increase when a home has solar panels installed.
  

Cons

• Installing a solar panel system can be a sizable investment.
• If you already have a pretty cheap electric bill, you may not have much of a financial incentive for transitioning to solar energy.
• If you're planning to move in less than 10 years, you may not see as much of a return on your investment as far as electric bill savings go.
• Depending on the type of roofing or rooftop additions your home has, you may not be able to install solar panels.
  

Source: Energy Sage