Solar Energy Systems
The use of solar energy or solar panels, has been catching on during tha last year or so. Originally due to the "Go Green" mentality , solar energy and wind turbine was a great way for us to conserve energy and be apart of earth conservation. But the recent boom in home made energy efforts , combined with current economic climate, leads many to believe that saving money is the newest reason for the solar energy upswing.
Solar Energy Help
Solar energy systems are actually not that complicated to build. Fpr the most part you can get everything you need from home depot. For under $150 , many have constructed 2 or 3 solar panels in there backyard, and some have even made small ones for the roof.
Some Facts About Solar Energy
The average household uses about 850 kilowatt hours a month, about $90. 30% of which is used solely for heating water. With lights being a close second place in over all usage. Solar energy panels that can be bought are around $10,000 for a 10x10 foot Solar System.
Solar energy can -
Be used for creating electricity
Dry clothes
Heat water through the use of Photovoltaic cells
Be used for powering cars
Heat swimming pools
Be used for lighting and small appliances
Even be used for heating food
Standard Solar Systems Premade-
Usually about 10 ft x 10 ft
Typically creates 1000 watts of energy (Burn a light bulb for 10 hours)
1600 hours of electricity a year.(Considering you get 5 hours of sunlight a day)
Saves 170 lbs. of coal from being burned
Stops 300 lbs of CO2 from being released
Cost $10,000
Energy can be stored in batteries
Homemade Solar Energy Panels-
Total cost of materials- $150-$200
Usually 8x8 ft
Absorb 1200-1600 kilowatts per year
Save the average family $500-$750 a year
Energy can be saved to batteries (The batteries can be acquired freely)
They can be created within 2-3 hours depending on size of panel and ability of person.
Can be used for heating water, drying clothes, running small appliances, charging cell phone batteries and car batteries, bigger ones can light 2 or 3 rooms.
Learn How To Make Your Own Solar Panels
Government Incentives
It is widely known that the Government provides huge checks for those that take it upon themselves to use Solar Panels and Wind Turbines for homemade energy. Although the incentives vary due to unique situations, they are usually enough to cover the complete cost of a homemade system.
Help avoid dependence on foreign oil by looking into homemade energy sources. Go Green!
