| I would like to share some information with you | | | | would advise to have it on the grid if possible as |
| about solar power for your home and some tips | | | | whether you become short or have too much |
| and advice as to how you can install and use solar | | | | power, you can either sell to the power company |
| energy. You can improve your home with solar | | | | or purchase from them when you are low (such |
| power that will in time, be a good investment and | | | | as dark winters etc). |
| one that lowers your electric use and expenses. | | | | *You should consider the angle of installation which |
| Having a solar system in your home will put an | | | | will depend on where you are. Find out what the |
| increase on the value of your house and the | | | | latitude is of your home/town and then add a |
| other benefit is the move towards a greener and | | | | further 15degrees onto it - then you have the |
| more Eco-friendly world. | | | | ideal installation angle. Furthermore, if you live |
| Aside from being used as a source for electricity, | | | | above the equator you should have the panels |
| solar power systems can heat your home and | | | | facing to the south for optimum sunlight. |
| water too - inclusive of swimming pools or | | | | *Remember that your solar power system will |
| Jacuzzis, should you be lucky enough to have | | | | need to be maintained through cleaning it at least |
| them! The power of the suns rays is transformed | | | | once a month. Take care when climbing up onto |
| into electrical energy when you use photovoltaic | | | | your roof - perhaps you would prefer to hire |
| panels in your home. Generally, the panels will be | | | | someone for the job. By keeping the panels clean |
| installed onto the roof of your home or even on | | | | you can ensure that they are working to their |
| the ground nearby. | | | | maximum capabilities. |
| Now, the investment is high at first and it could | | | | *If you opt to have solar water heating then you |
| take some years before you start to see the | | | | will have to certification from the Solar Rating |
| benefit in terms of saving money - but it will be | | | | Certification Corporation. |
| apparent long-term. Fortunately, some states in | | | | *You will have to get an approximation on the |
| the US are now offering rebates for homeowners | | | | size and amount of panels you will need to power |
| who want to use solar power in their homes. It is | | | | your home. When making calculations, there will be |
| a good idea to seek out this information | | | | a big difference between the solar power available |
| depending on which state you reside - it might not | | | | in summer and winter months - make your |
| pay the full installation, but every little helps! | | | | calculations based on the winter months needs! |
| Furthermore, there exists a federal tax incentive | | | | *Remember those federal tax reductions and |
| which can also bring the cost down. If you are | | | | state rebates! |
| really interested in solar power for your home | | | | When you successfully have your home solar |
| then you should definitely take advantage of the | | | | power system up and running, you should be able |
| aforementioned schemes and incentives. | | | | to power all of your electrical appliances from the |
| Lets take a look now at some helpful tips and | | | | energy produced. This includes lighting, electrical |
| advice for installing a solar power system in your | | | | kitchen appliances, TV, computers and so on. The |
| home: | | | | investment is high in the beginning, but within a |
| *First, make the decision if the solar panel energy | | | | few years you will have added value on your |
| will be on or off the main companies power grid. I | | | | home and saved costs on electricity usage. |