| If you want to convert your home to solar | | | | requirements. This system doesn't have moving |
| energy, then read this comparison of the | | | | parts, and solar cells are very durable - they last |
| advantages versus the disadvantages. In growing | | | | a lifetime and then some. You won't need to |
| environmental and economic concerns, turning to | | | | worry about maintenance at all. |
| a home powered entirely by the sun is a rising | | | | Now that we've covered the advantages, what |
| trend. Fossil fuel prices are going nowhere but up | | | | are the disadvantages of a solar power home? |
| in the long term, and solar energy is a great way | | | | Disadvantages to solar energy: |
| people are finding more money in the budget at | | | | One: The truth is, there are costs to buying solar |
| the end of the month. | | | | panels for your home especially when tied to initial |
| Advantages to solar energy: | | | | installation. Of course you need to count the cost |
| One: When using solar power, your impact on the | | | | before you go out and make a purchase, as to |
| environment is lessened. You don't have to be | | | | what it would cost to power your home. Many |
| worried about affecting the air with pollutants in | | | | researchers the world over are trying to find |
| order to power your home. This advantage | | | | ways to reduce this initial cost, but everyone |
| speaks to today's rising concern over climate | | | | wants to have a solar power home. It's still a bit |
| change and even simple stewardship of resources. | | | | expensive. You do have the option to D-I-Y, from |
| Solar panels are a great way to address the | | | | a manual that can teach you to do it easily. This |
| issue. | | | | would save plenty of money. |
| Two: If you are using the sun's energy, then you | | | | Two: A solar powered home is dependent on the |
| essentially have an endless energy source. It | | | | shining of the sun. If there are overcast days, |
| won't be given over to blackouts any time soon. | | | | trees blocking the panels, and often times during |
| Compare that to fossil fuel supply and you can | | | | the winter months, solar energy is cut down. |
| see this is a clear advantage. | | | | Of course there are many more pro's and con's |
| Three: If you have a solar panel house, you won't | | | | to using solar energy. If you truly want a solar |
| be limited by anyone as to how much energy you | | | | powered house, then more research will be |
| use. It's free energy! You won't have the concern | | | | required. Solar power has many benefits to be |
| over high electric bills every month just because | | | | sure. Don't forget that there are drawbacks as |
| demand is increasing. | | | | well to weigh out. Before buying, be sure to weigh |
| Four: Having a solar power home, you won't have | | | | both. |
| to worry about maintaining the power | | | | |