Sunday, November 14, 2010

Solar Power - A Effective Alternative Energy Source

By Sonia Patel

Solar power is quickly becoming one of the most effective and popular alternative energy sources available. Solar power systems use the rays from the sun and convert it to electricity. There are a number of different ways people generate energy every day. Can you imagine your life without electricity? No computers, now video games... life would surely be different then it is today.

People have been gathering information about solar power for many years, thankfully much of that information is available on line. With the rising costs of energy, our fossil fuel sources being depleted, as well as other environmental issues it should come as no surprise that more and more people are looking into solar power.

These issues can be solved with solar power along with saving you money, after you make your initial investment in installing your solar power system that is. The energy needs for establishments that are both domestic and commercial can be provided through power systems that have a high efficiency. Locations which cannot easily access traditional power resources normally choose solar power. Vehicles used for recreation can also be run by solar power. Only a small number of house in the USA are using solar power today. Garden fountains, lights, cooker, generators and more can be operated with solar power too. With do-it-yourself kits you can make solar panels for about two or three hundred dollars. Once you have installed your solar panels, then you can start using renewable energy right away and these systems do not take a lot of maintenance.

The solar panels can be quite unsightly on the house's roof. But now you can get shingles that have photovoltaic cells as part of their make up now size is not such an issue. Now you can use these nice-looking shingles to install a solar energy system on your house. These shingles also are known a photovoltaic tiles. This energy can be used like tradition electricity is. However, if you want to heat the water in your pool or house you will need to solar thermal setup which is a different system.

You have probably heard of solar water pumps. You generally find these being used in locations that are considered off the beaten track. Windmills are also used to generate energy but many have found solar power to be more reliable.

You will reap the benefit of using solar power for as long as your system is up and running properly. Do not however disconnect your present electrical source. You will still need to use it some as solar power will not usually supply 100% of your needs, but it can be used along with your traditional source. In the event something does not work right you will have the other source to use. You will see how much your electric bill can decrease when using solar power, especially when you use it outside as well as inside the house. To lower your cost of installing a system check out the grants and tax credits you qualify for on the state and federal level for installing solar power. Rebates could also be available if you use enough solar energy.

You can use solar power in a number of different ways, not just to power your home or office. Take a look at how solar power can help you. Try it today and start resolving the issues mentioned above and reap the benefits. - 42635

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