Thứ Bảy, 5 tháng 1, 2013

Solar Energy For Homes - Is it As Easy As it Sounds?

The benefits of solar energy for homes
  1. Reducing your electricity bill. The main goal of having solar energy panels installed in the home is to save electricity. By using the energy gathered from the panels to power even one appliance or better yet your HVAC system will cut your electricity bill by thousands over the course of a year. Imagine having your entire house powered by the cells installed and converting it into a complete solar energy house never again paying for the power it takes to turn on your television.
  2. Getting paid by the government for the energy. Since the expansion into the residential areas, governments across the world have begun to offer incentivized programs to make "green energy" a more economically viable option. There are programs available that allow residents with solar energy panels to sell the energy they produce back to the grid while still using the power they collect to run their homes.
The average payback period to cover professional installation costs is 18-23 years. But with a less expensive or do it yourself installation that payback period changes to about 5 years. Now you are not paying for electricity and the government is paying you.
The technology that produces solar energy for homes. Here is how it works in a nutshell. There are photons in sunlight that once entering the panel; they are absorbed by a conductor like silicon. Electrons are loosened from the atoms which allow them to flow through the conductor material to produce electricity. The solar cells in the solar energy panels only allow the electricity to move in one direction. The positive charges or "holes" move in the opposite direction of the electrons.
Once you have multiple cells in a solar energy panel these cells converts the electricity in to a usable direct current (DC). Sent out a wire and connected to appliances, lights, breaker box, etc. There is a lot more technically going on here but this is just a quick and dirty of how solar energy for homes is produced and used.
The two types of projects that provide solar energy for homes.
Professional solar energy panel installation. This can cost thousands of dollars and countless headaches of dealing with contractors.
Do it yourself installation of solar energy panels. This by far is the most economical way to capitalize on the benefits of using solar energy for homes. And surprisingly, it's easier than it sounds. You only need a few materials such as glass, plywood, solar cells, and a great step-by step guide.
To produce solar energy for homes you need a great product guide The internet is full of free information on how to accomplish this. But beware; you get what you pay for. Most of the free information on producing solar energy for your home is junk. There are plenty that you can purchase inexpensively, that are detailed with step-by-step instructions, illustrations, some even have video tutorials, getting you on your way to saving money on that electricity bill.
I hope you enjoyed this article and are able to put it to use and start saving money. If you would like to see the solar energy product guide I found that includes:
Step-by-step diagrams on how to build solar energy panels with very little effort.
Every piece needed can be purchased from your local hardware or home improvement store.
The finished product powers any appliance in your home: Refrigerator, washing machine, computer, TV, or lights. Bonus: it also comes with instructions on how to incorporate wind energy for the home too.
Visit the bottom of this page http://www.squidoo.com/solar-energyforhomes

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