Solar Power For Homes
Solar power systems built for residential use offer a great means of using an alternative energy source and should form the cornerstone of any comprehensive green home plan. Home solar power systems provide clean, renewable energy with little maintenance needed after the initial installation. Solar power for homes is about converting sunlight into electricity through the use of solar panels. For an average home about ten watts per square foot of electrical energy will be gathered per day, but this can vary depending on the size of the solar panels that are being used. On those days when the sun is more intense more electricity is produced through a solar power system. The demand for these types of self sustaining units is increasing in as energy prices start to soar and environmental concerns take on increasing priority. Electricity generated by a solar panel array passes through an inverter to convert it from DC to AC electricity. Electrical wiring is needed to connect the solar panels to the controller, then to a meter box, and then to the utility company via the existing electricity grid. Little additional equipment is needed other than the panels, controller and inverters, wiring, and the roof mounting system. Electricity produced by the system that is not used immediately in the home can be returned to the power grid. When this happens the electricity meter literally spins backwards as you will be passing energy back to the grid. There are a few things that need to be considered when looking at solar power for the home. If your house is in the shade of tall trees or a neighbor’s large house then the effectiveness of the solar power system will obviously be reduced; solar panels need to have unfettered access to sunlight during daylight hours. As for the positioning of the solar panels it is common to assume that the sun rises more toward the southern side of your home and therefore this is where your solar panels should be positioned. You will need to have around 200-250 square feet of roof space to accommodate an effective solar panel array. In order to qualify for solar panel rebates you will need to ensure that the solar power system for your home is installed by a registered installer. It is advisable that you deal with a registered solar power contractor from the start as they will be able to 1. Design your home solar power system; 2. Provide the panels and other materials and 3. Install the system. You can obtain a list of list of registered solar panel installers in your area by contacting the energy department of your state government. The widespread adoption of solar power for homes will collectively reduce the size of the nation's electricity bill as well as being a positive step towards the reduction of greenhouse gas omissions.
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