Homemade Solar Heater and the Benefits of Solar Energy
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Skyrocketing cost of grid power is fueling the demand for solar energy as it is clearly a clean stable source of electricity for homes as well as businesses. More and more consumers are taking a serious look at solar energy especially homemade solar heater systems as a way to combat the rising cost. If you are considering installing a system in your home, make sure to read our homemade solar heater review of kits available for do-it-yourselfers who want to convert to solar energy. The promotion and development of this technology has cost the United States billions of dollars. We discuss some of the benefits of solar energy and homemade solar heater in this article.
It is roughly 90% less expensive to put in a residential solar system today than it was in the 1970s. And with energy bills rising rapidly it is now an increasingly attractive source of electricity.
In most cases, using solar energy to provide electricity for a home involves installing special solar photovoltaic cells in the roof of your home. Depending on what system you install and if you do it yourself or hire a professional, the initial investment can be quite a bit. However, this is easily and quickly paid back in the form of lower electricity bills. Over the long haul, the return on investment can be huge.
In sunnier areas solar power can meet and even exceed an average home’s electricity needs at certain times of the day. Surplus energy can be accumulated in batteries. In certain states, it can even be resold to power companies for a profit.
Here are some of the main benefits of solar energy:
* It’s cheap - Once you make the initial investment to have solar technology installed in your home it is a free source of energy. Once it has paid for itself you can make make significant savings on your energy bills. There may be tax incentives to help you cover the expense of going solar. What is more it will add significantly to the value of your home. Green homes are becoming ever more popular in today’s environmentally aware climate so this investment will increase your home’s value and make it easier to sell if you ever move on.
* It’s pollution-free - Energy from the sun is the cleanest and most emission free source of energy available. If you want to do your bit to combat climate change solar energy is the way to go.
* It’s easy - Solar energy systems require very little maintenance. Unlike traditional sources of energy, once your solar energy or homemade solar heater is constructed, you won’t have to be concerned about adding extra fuel or paying the invoices or maintenance AND you will have a constant source of energy.
* It is stable - Power outages will be a thing of the past if you use solar energy. If there is a power failure, you will still have a source of energy. In addition, if you live in a remote area that does not have easy access to centralized sources of electricity solar is an excellent alternative.
* It’s tidy - Even if you live in a region with dense population, you won’t have any problems putting in solar panels. Because the easily fit onto your home’s rooftop, you don’t have to use up garden space. While the panels might be spendy, they are actually quite easy and fast to install.
* It’s wire free - There are a number of stand alone solar-powered appliances available today that eliminate the need for wiring. For example, you can install solar powered garden lights that you simply place in your garden that run of the sun’s energy. These also have sensors that detect light so they automatically turn on or off according to the light.
Photovoltaic cells in the home can be spendy if you don’t know how to build a good one. However, there are other ways to leverage the sun’s energy. In colder regions homes are increasingly being designed to make the best use of the sun’s energy to provide warmth. This involves sensible design of houses by using methods such as having large glass windows on the south side of the home which will help warm the home during the winter. Trees can be used to protect the home from too much sun exposure during the summer months.
Another option is to use the sun to provide hot water from the home. This method simply involves using thin water pipes, painted black, and running them through a ‘greenhouse like’ box that is exposed to the sun on the outside of the home. In hotter regions, it is possible to provide the entire home with free hot running water with this system.
Solar energy may not be right for everyone. Where you live will determine whether or not it is the right choice for you. If solar panels are not viable for you, or you are unsure if you are ready to take the plunge, you should still consider buying solar appliances when possible. There are any number of solar appliances available today including video cameras, watches, radios, fountains and much more. These all make the need for batteries and/or wiring unnecessary.
~Ralph Somers, Editor
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