Solar energy is a type of power generated from sunlight. It has relatively so many advantages over other source of power generation, because it is very cheap and easy to set up. Most times, you would only need to spend money on the initial installation, and once it's set up, you would be able to use it for as long as you want. In other words, there would be no more monthly bills on electricity generation.
However, your choice of installing solar energy depends on certain factors. First, you must put you location into consideration. If it's an area that has relatively little sunlight, then there would be no need installing a solar panel. However, solar energy could be a preferred choice of energy for most locations (and it can always be complemented by a wind turbine, just in case!)
Electricity is generated from solar panel using certain device called photovoltaic cells or solar cells, the photovoltaic cells converts' solar energy from the sun to electricity. Solar energy is much cheaper and reliable than it used to be some years ago, because these devices have been developing rapidly. You could decide to install solar panels as a supplementary source of energy to reduce your monthly bills on electricity.
Here are some reasons why you must consider installing solar panels for your homes:
- Clean. Solar power is definitely the cleanest source of energy. There is no burning of coals or other fossil fuels and at the time it doesn't produce greenhouse gases. So, it really doesn't have any harmful effect on the environment.
- Plentiful. There is absolutely no limit to solar power. There is more than enough to go round for everyone; there would never be a time when solar energy would be exhausted. As a matter of fact, the amount of solar energy reaching the earth each minute is more than the energy consumed yearly by the entire planet.
- Solar panels are easy to install and use. You can install solar panels for as little as 200 and they are relatively inexpensive to maintain once they are installed. Also, installing solar panel is easy, it's something you can do by yourself, and all you need is a step by step guide.
After all has been said, you will clearly agree that energy from the sun or solar power is without doubt a great way to reduce dependence on fossil fuels as well as cut back on your cost of electricity. So, I wonder why anyone would ignore the use of solar energy in their homes.
Premade home solar panels can be quite expensive. But why pay for them, if you can have a DIY system for less than 200? See this guide to making a low cost home solar power system using readily available components.
