From Fossil Fuels To Green Technology, Change Is Coming

What Is Solar Energy Power

Solar energy is sun power energy.Energy that is obtained by the heat of the sun.Solar power is a type of energy that is harnessed from the sun.This is an energy source that has been labled as green power or green technology.The primary way to capture the energy of the sun is to use solar panels.

Solar panels can be purchased or made in a variety of sizes depending on you solar energy needs.These energy producing units can be very large and can be installed on your roof top or can be made to about the size of a standard sized suit case and would be used for creating smaller amounts of electric energy, typically used for powering a small television set or a hair dryer.

Solar Power Panels

When you can trap and store solar energy it can be converted as a source of power for your home. The way to do this is with solar panels. Solar panels collect solar radiation from the sun and actively convert solar energy into electricity.

Solar Panels are comprised of many individual solar cells.These solar cells work together through semi-conductors and utilize a large area p-n junction diode. When the solar cells are exposed to the sunlight and the sun’s solar energy,the end product is electricity.

Solar Panel Kits

Having solar panels installed can be very expensive and,in the not so distant past would have cost you in the range of $20,000 or more depending on the location needed for solar panel installation.But with the invention of the personal computer,and the internet, these high cost have been drastically reduced.

The public now has the option of buying a DIY solar panel kit. Generally, cost of a DIY solar panel kit will cost you about $100. If you are handy with a few basic tools, you will be able to install your new solar panel kit, yourself. Usually, the installation process will take around 1 or 2 days, depending on how hard you work on this project.

Solar panel kits will usually come with everything you need for complete assembly.The DIY solar panel kit will come with poles,bolts,screws,converters,meters,solder,solder gun,plywood,and a installation handbook.These DIY solar panel handbooks or installation guides are very user friendly and are written for easy understanding.

Solar Panel Energy Savings For The Home-Owner

You can save up to 90% on your electricity bill every month.
You can even go off of the power grid,if you install enough DIY solar panels.The savings on your electric bill will be noticable within the first or second week.You can even choose to stay on the power grid and sell your excess power to your local power provider.

Solar power is a free and renewable resource.The government give tax credits for using solar power and solar panels. Occassionally,the government will pay you to use solar power.The effects on the ecology will be great when you and all of us are using solar power.The value of your home will increase by many thousands of dollars when you install solar panels.