The Solar Craze
Have you been searching around the internet looking for ways to save money on your energy bill? With the latest reports of utilities on the rise there seems to be a trend going around regarding solar power. Solar power has been on the rise the last couple of years. Well actually solar energy has always been in the backs of people's minds for decades. We just have not had any good ways for the common homeowner to utilize the power from a solar energy panel.
The Early Years of A Solar Energy Panel
Solar electricity started to become popular in the late 70s. The reason solar electricity never gained very much momentum was due to the fact the solar energy panel of the late 70's did not offer a whole lot of energy savings. The reason these panels did not offer savings is because energy prices were not a concern and the environment had not got as much publicity as it does today. The second reason solar electricity did not gain popularity in the early years was because the solar energy panel only had a 10 year life expectancy and would lose their a lot of efficiency after the first 5 years.
Solar Energy Panel Of Today
Today's solar power is really starting to take off with no stopping in site. Many homeowners are utilizing this "old new found technology" to save money on their electric bills. With all of the new advances in the solar energy panel, people are finding out in some cases they can save almost 80% on their energy bills. Once this fact was realized, solar energy panel sales started to increase dramatically over the last few years. The most obvious advance with these new age panels are cosmetic issues, the panels are a lot smaller and attractive than the ones of old. However the main advance is the technology of the new age panels. With all of the new development in the materials the panels of today are a lot more efficient than the ones that grandpa used to buy, making it worth the cost of the installation.
A New Contracting Industry
Solar energy panels have become so popular these days there are now many contractors specializing in installing them on new and older homes. With the high demand for this technology installing these energy sources can be quite expensive at this time. You can make your money back with a professionally installed device however the rate of return on your investment may take between 8 and 15 years or more in many cases.
The Do It Yourself Phenomenon
Don't be alarmed by the high cost of solar energy panel installations. With professionally installed devices costing a lot of money homeowners are finding a new do it yourself industry. A lot of homeowners are finding video guides on the internet which will teach them how they can build their own panel. These video guides are very popular because they can save you thousands on a solar energy panel system. The panels don't cost a lot of money to build and most of all they are very easy to install. I have talked to people which have claimed they can build a solar energy panel for under 200 dollars. This is why it is becoming a big do it yourself industry.
It's All About The Savings
Whichever option you were to choose regarding solar power. It is a great way to save on your energy bill and reduce your carbon footprint. Even people that are not concerned with the environment are still saving lots of money by using solar electricity techniques. There are many options available for you. If you are handy or would like to enjoy a new hobby I would recommend you try building a solar energy panel yourself. If you are not very handy or would not have an interest in trying to build a panel I would check around for a contractor in your area and see what types of installations are available to you.
Have you been searching around the internet looking for ways to save money on your energy bill? With the latest reports of utilities on the rise there seems to be a trend going around regarding solar power. Solar power has been on the rise the last couple of years. Well actually solar energy has always been in the backs of people's minds for decades. We just have not had any good ways for the common homeowner to utilize the power from a solar energy panel.
The Early Years of A Solar Energy Panel
Solar electricity started to become popular in the late 70s. The reason solar electricity never gained very much momentum was due to the fact the solar energy panel of the late 70's did not offer a whole lot of energy savings. The reason these panels did not offer savings is because energy prices were not a concern and the environment had not got as much publicity as it does today. The second reason solar electricity did not gain popularity in the early years was because the solar energy panel only had a 10 year life expectancy and would lose their a lot of efficiency after the first 5 years.
Solar Energy Panel Of Today
Today's solar power is really starting to take off with no stopping in site. Many homeowners are utilizing this "old new found technology" to save money on their electric bills. With all of the new advances in the solar energy panel, people are finding out in some cases they can save almost 80% on their energy bills. Once this fact was realized, solar energy panel sales started to increase dramatically over the last few years. The most obvious advance with these new age panels are cosmetic issues, the panels are a lot smaller and attractive than the ones of old. However the main advance is the technology of the new age panels. With all of the new development in the materials the panels of today are a lot more efficient than the ones that grandpa used to buy, making it worth the cost of the installation.
A New Contracting Industry
Solar energy panels have become so popular these days there are now many contractors specializing in installing them on new and older homes. With the high demand for this technology installing these energy sources can be quite expensive at this time. You can make your money back with a professionally installed device however the rate of return on your investment may take between 8 and 15 years or more in many cases.
The Do It Yourself Phenomenon
Don't be alarmed by the high cost of solar energy panel installations. With professionally installed devices costing a lot of money homeowners are finding a new do it yourself industry. A lot of homeowners are finding video guides on the internet which will teach them how they can build their own panel. These video guides are very popular because they can save you thousands on a solar energy panel system. The panels don't cost a lot of money to build and most of all they are very easy to install. I have talked to people which have claimed they can build a solar energy panel for under 200 dollars. This is why it is becoming a big do it yourself industry.
It's All About The Savings
Whichever option you were to choose regarding solar power. It is a great way to save on your energy bill and reduce your carbon footprint. Even people that are not concerned with the environment are still saving lots of money by using solar electricity techniques. There are many options available for you. If you are handy or would like to enjoy a new hobby I would recommend you try building a solar energy panel yourself. If you are not very handy or would not have an interest in trying to build a panel I would check around for a contractor in your area and see what types of installations are available to you.
Steve Johnson is a green enthusiast who has been reviewing green products for the last 6 years. For simple ways to save energy at home you can also read his newsletter at Solar Energy Panel [http://www.solarpanelsthatwork.com] More energy saving tips can be found at Build a Solar Panel [http://www.solarpanelsthatwork.com/buildsolarpanels.html].
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