Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Make Your Home Energy Efficient With Solar Power Panels

By Abigail F. Xavier


Many people are switching to solar energy because it is less expensive to develop and its energy source comes from the sun. Well, not for the next 4 billion years at least, which is how long the sun is expected to live. One of the key reasons that solar panels are becoming more popular is that discounts make it more affordable for those that want to try it out. You should be wondering by now how these solar panels work? By the end of this article, you will understand.

One of the biggest benefits of installing solar panels is that you will be producing your own energy and will no longer need to rely on the public electric grid. This means that you can greatly cut down your electricity bills and maybe even slash them dramatically. Also, you can actually earn money because in many areas the government will buy any surplus energy you create. However, even if this is not the case where you live, the savings you can make by installing a solar panel system are enormous.

And you needn't worry about the cost of installing a solar panel system because most areas offer people significant incentives to put up these panels in the form of tax breaks or rebates. Solar panels are also getting less expensive as more people use them and the systems are getting more efficient. One of the best things about solar panels is that you can make them even more economical by installing them yourself, which will then free you from being dependent on the power companies. Making a solar panel at home means that you will need solar cells because a panel is simply a collection of solar cells mounted in a container of some sort. Ebay is a good place to look for inexpensive cells against popular belief that they might be difficult to locate. On the other hand, you still need to be careful and avoid purchasing cells simply because they are below what you expected to find them for. It is imperative that you get a quality cell capable of maximizing your energy output for greater cost savings and energy production. Therefore, you want to avoid any solar cells that are "grade B" or lower. One solar panel is made up of an average of 36 solar cells, each solar cell can produce 100 watts of power. As you can probably imagine, you need many of these cells, fortunately they are not pricey with a cost of only $2.00 each.

A component, the charge controller, must be placed between the solar panel and the battery for the following reasons. It is an essential component because it ensures that the voltage running into the battery is at the right level and it also ensures that the batteries don't overcharge. A charge controller will also ensure that no power flows out of the batteries and back into the solar panel, which would be a waste. They also prevent overcharging of your batteries which can happen if they are not used.

It only takes some skills with tools and anyone can build a solar panel. With your solar panel up and running you could be powering your own home with sunlight.

One of the ways you can get some funds to do some of your home improvement projects would be to take a loan. Because you'll be helping the price of your house, this is a good fiscal decision. Check with your neighborhood financial institution or loan provider to learn more.




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