When discussing the subject of alterative energy it usually the topic of solar power that first springs to people’s minds.
One advantage of grid-tied systems is that you can use solar photovoltaic to supplement or offset some of your electricity needs; therefore you can size your system to match your budget and always add to the system later if needed.
It’s only recently we’ve become aware of the potential of solar power, it’s likely that in the future it will become a very important source of energy.
The main problem with terrestrial solar power is that it only provides power during the daytime.
Home buyers and realtors view a solar photovoltaic or solar hot water heating system as a significant value-added improvement - similar to adding a deck or remodeling your kitchen.
How hard is it to maintain solar panels? The good news is that they require literally no maintenance at all. Solar panels can last for up to forty years and beyond in some cases.
At a growth rate of 16% per year solar power is now the worlds second fastest growing energy source.
There two forms of solar power: Thermal solar power is where the heat of the sun is used to heat water to drive a turbine to produce electricity. Photovoltaic solar power is when electricity is produced directly from the sun without any moving parts.
You cannot store conventional power but you can store solar power for future use. The sun’s energy comes to rescue even in the times of darkness! Storing it also ensures a 24x7 supply of power, thus saving you from any power outage.
With a small investment, a single solar panel can be built in order to supplement utility company electricity.
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