There is a very dangerous myth floating around, one which could actually result in severe injury and even death – “Electricity always follows the path of least resistance”. This is one of those myths that results from a general fact being blown way out of proportion.

Forget colleges and engineering schools, most high school students learn that electricity does behave this way, as a part of the basics of electricity and resistances. Worryingly, this myth isn’t just stated as a fact, it’s a commonly followed practice in many electrical circuit designs, especially when it comes to grounding.

Walk into any industrial plant that uses motors or pumps and you’ll find they’re all connected to ground rods. Ask anyone why that’s done and you’ll likely get the same response everywhere (even from the people in charge of the electrical maintenance) – It’s to eliminate the potential differences.

The year 2012 marked one of the hottest summers on records. Interestingly enough, this also corresponded with one of the best years for the solar industry. Although the solar power industry is still relatively young, meeting milestones frequently, these milestones are getting to be more and more substantial each year.

A great example of this was a California utility company placing into operation a solar generating station that was able to generate the same level of energy as a large coal or nuclear power plant. In addition to the gigawatt being generated by this utility-scale facility, there is also another gigawatt of solar power being generated by the rooftops around the state.

Another great sign of growth for the solar panel industries is the statistic that nearly 742 megawatts were installed by solar panel installers in the second quarter of 2012. This is greater than double the amount that was installed in the first quarter of 2011, 343 megawatts. For an industry that has been skating by in the background for so many years, such exponential growth is incredible. Not only does this mean cleaner, renewable energy for many homes across the country, but also countless jobs generated to help support this quickly growing industry.

What does this mean for you? As the demand for solar panels rises, so do the options for purchasing, installing and generating solar electricity. Because of the immense land required to operate a utility-scale solar generation facility, the number one method of generation remains on the rooftops of the average consumer. Because the cost of solar panels has been going down, and smart options such as financing and the solar lease have become more popular, it is easier than ever before to go solar. Take a few minutes to check out all of our resources at solar-panel-info.com. We specialize in solar leasing, rebates and locating solar panel installers near you. (Visit our Home Page)