Solar & Your Carbon Footprint
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How much CO2 do solar panels save?
A 4kW solar system prevents 13-18 tonnes of CO2 over 25 years (net, after subtracting 4.5 tonnes manufacturing carbon). Annual CO2 saved: ~720 kg. Equivalents: planting 600+ trees, not driving 35,000 miles, or 3 years of typical household total energy emissions. Solar is one of the most impactful personal climate actions — AND it saves money. The environmental and financial cases align perfectly.
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