| I still feel a little goofy, like I am a star in a lost | | | | on the company and system you choose. Also, |
| episode of "Back to the Future," whenever I pull | | | | there are many great resources for building and |
| into the driveway of my recently converted solar | | | | installing your own solar power home system for |
| power home. My house has definitely taken on a | | | | a fraction of the price. With any working system, |
| different appearance on the outside. It's very | | | | you will save money on your monthly utility bill. |
| tasteful, just different; especially since I am the | | | | How will installing a solar home system affect the |
| first of anyone I know personally to install this | | | | resale value of my house? |
| type of system. | | | | Believe it or not, this will increase the resale value |
| Inside the house there are no noticeable | | | | of your home. Once you install a solar power |
| differences. My house functions just the way it | | | | system you make your house more energy |
| did before the system was installed. And, that's a | | | | efficient and environmentally friendly. Buyers love |
| good thing, because I like the comforts of home. | | | | to purchase a place that will have a low monthly |
| Heat, warm water, and lights are necessary items | | | | utility bill and contributes to the necessary effort |
| that I would not compromise on. Before installing | | | | to reduce the use of nonrenewable resources. |
| solar power in my home, I had many questions | | | | What if I decide that I don't like the solar power |
| that needed answering. So, I decided to put all the | | | | home system? |
| answers I found in one place, for others. | | | | I don't think this will actually happen. But, it's a valid |
| How reliable is a solar power home system? | | | | question. Every system is completely removable. |
| A solar power setup is definitely affected by the | | | | If you uninstall the system your home will function |
| weather in the area where you live. However, the | | | | as before and appear as before. |
| system can generate a lot of electricity very | | | | After installing my own system, I am very |
| quickly. Any extra electricity can be stored in a | | | | pleased with the results and a big supporter of |
| system of batteries for later consumption or | | | | alternative forms of energy. To anyone with |
| used to turn your utility meter backwards. | | | | hesitation I would recommend building and installing |
| How expensive is a solar power system? | | | | your own system for a fraction of the price. That |
| With the exception of the initial cost to purchase | | | | way you are less invested; and you will see a |
| and install a solar power setup, it is free and can | | | | bigger return on your investment. |
| save you money. Specific prices vary depending | | | | |