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Make
your own power: I saved 25% on my electricity bill using
solar power kits...
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It seems every which way
we turn, renewable energy is the main topic on everyones lips. I was
reading on CNN this morning that governments all over the world are
handing out grants for people that are installing alternative energy in
their homes. Due to this, thousands of residences have been upgraded to
improve not only our responsibility for cleaning this planet, but their
homes efficiency and power costs.
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While I
was researching
for solar power kits to install in my house, I
considered building it myself, but it seemed daunting.
After I read this guide, I realized it is not all that hard to do, but
saying that, there are several important steps that could be easily
overlooked without knowing exactly what to do.
So make sure you understand what you are doing before you start. |
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As
I learned
more about the benefits of renewable energy, the more I
realized it would be a very wise choice for my house. So I started
researching the most economical and cost effective ways to make my home
'green'.
II
came to understand how quick and easy it can be to build a solar power
system my self, and using an excellent guide, I was able to make it
happen in less than 2 weeks.
Here
Are The Major Benefits Of This Guide:
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Learn
how to do it yourself
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You don't
need to be a builder
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It's much cheaper than buying
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It's simple &
easy to follow |
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You can reduce your
power bill
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| "I
managed to build 2 panels for under $100!" |
| I
was looking to purchase a few retail solar panels for my home but after
looking at the price of them it just made sense to build my
own.
After
going through your materials I managed to build 2 solar panels for
under $100! They are just small panels but this is all I need for the
lighting and fridge in my courtyard.
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It
still takes a fair amount of work to build a proper solar power kit,
but without this complete manual, there is no way I could have done it
myself. Many other
people completely agree with me on this..
I highly
recommend you
check out this guide if you are thinking about building your own solar
panels, you
have nothing to lose because of the 2 month guarantee...
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 Integrating
solar power into your
house...
Sure, solar power sounds great, but how exactly do you add it to the
electricity already coming
from the grid? How can the electricity generated from your solar panels
power your house?
Installing a solar power system into your home is fairly
straightforward, but sometimes it can be a bit tricky when you add it
to a house that has already been built. Once it is installed you could
see a pretty big decrease in your power bill while helping reduce your
carbon footprint.
If you are looking to have your home self sustainable, solar power is
the most viable option. It is quiet, clean and fairly efficient.
Typically it is a lot easier to integrate solar power kits while you
are building your house, it is quite possible to upgrade to a solar
powered home.
Solar power, most simply, converts sunlight into electricity. When
sunlight shines on the solar cells, direct current is taken from the
energy of the sun and is passed through an inverter to convert into
alternating current so it is compatible with the cities power grid.
Before deciding on installing a solar power kit, there are several
factors you should consider first. It is important to maximize the suns
exposure on your solar panels. Generally your panels should be facing
in a northerny direction, and at an angle with the best positioning.
The shape, tilt and orientation should be carefully determined to get
the most out of your system. This is achieved by either designing the
roof during the build or installing a mount if the roof is already
built.
Building the solar panel kits into an existing home usually costs about
the same as if you are building a new house, but you could run into
complications if the roof is not already oriented in the general
direction you need.
Depending
on how you are wanting to integrate your system, you may need to talk
to your electricity supplier about connecting and metering the
additional electricity from your solar power system. The electricity
supplier may incur costs connecting the system into the grid.
Although
solar power has been around for some time, only recently has
there been major technological changes to the types of panels
available. There are much more efficient designs for solar cells that
are now becoming very popular as there is approximately a 15-30%
increase of efficiency from the older types. These are a bit more
expensive, but will make up for the cost a lot faster.
Be
sure to
inquire on any government rebates that may be available in your country
before you build. The savings are typically substantial.
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 Solar
Power During A Blackout.
Recently,
the amount of power blackouts
have increased dramatically due to electrical grids
becoming overloaded.
In 2003,
54 million people were left without
power for 3 days. This, obviously caused life to become very difficult.
Think how
this could
have been averted if even small, inexpensive solar panels were used on
rooftops.
Solar Power was in fact used by many people during the blackout. These
people had enough renewable energy, they could run most of their
essential electrical appliances.
Learn how
to build your
own solar panels.
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| Clean, cheap, efficient - Solar power
is one of the most viable
renewable energy systems for the home. When driving down the street at
night you will be sure to see solar powered lights marking entrances to
driveways, illumination for gardens and patios and even house numbers. |
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Solar power
is everywhere these
days. The versatility of solar is why
it is such a popular method of powering a multitude of objects. taken
in a larger scale, this is perfect for houses as well. Now that solar
cells are becoming smaller, cheaper and more efficient, solar seems to
be the most viable option. Millions of homes all over the world are
being powered by solar.
So
how does solar power work?
Solar
panels, or photovoltaic tiles work by changing sunlight into clean
electricity. The PV tiles are made up of two plates of silicone, one
negatively and one positively charged, placed under a piece of glass.
In between the plates are wires running the length of the tile. As the
suns rays carry protons to these silicone plates, a reaction occurs
that loosens neutrons off the negatively charged silicone plate, which
are trapped in the magnetic field caused by the oppositely charged
plates. Now, the neurons, having nowhere to go, run the path of least
resistance, and follow the wires, which creates the electrical
current.
This
electrical current is direct current, or DC, and needs to be passed
through an inverter to convert the current into alternating current, as
homes in North America use AC. During this process, there is a 5% loss
of electricity, but this is much more efficient than it once
was.
Solar
panels usually last around 40 years as PV tiles are very low
maintenance. The only upkeep on the tiles is to clean them once a year
to ensure maximum sun exposure. No moving parts means there is nothing
that will wear out and break.
How
are PV tiles used to power your home?
Depending
on how much you want to spend, you can power as little or as much as
you want. Many people install solar power kits just for heating their
water. If you have a roof that is oriented fairly well, you could power
anywhere from 75% to 100% of your home. It is even possible to sell any
excess electricity to the electrical company. You can have a grid tie
system that will feed the electrical grid, and you will never have to
pay for electricity again!
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