subject: How To Save On Electric Bill - Renewable Energy [print this page] How To Save On Electric Bill - Renewable Energy
Renewable power sources have become an excellent replacement for our dwindling fossil fuel supplies. By turning to a source of energy that isn't finite, we've begun reducing the chance of a global electricity-shortage and the issues that would follow afterwards. For homeowners, they can begin their own trek into the renewable energy court by having their own systems installed. Here is how to save on electric bill with a couple of renewable energy power systems.
Wind Turbines
Simply miniature replicas of the giant wind turbines up on the hills, home turbines can produce a good deal of power, depending on the model. Roof-mounted turbines are less productive at a maximum of 2kW, whereas mast-mounted turbines can produce up to 6kW. This huge production of power in comparison to others, such as solar panels, is great and they can even be connected to the power grid so you can sell the electricity back to a electrical company.
However, there are a number of disadvantages. The first is that it has multiple moving parts and therefore requires regular maintenance. This means downtime and maybe a considerable amount if it breaks and needs replacement parts. Furthermore, there may be noise and for many homeowners, or their neighbors, turbines look unsightly. Permission of anyone affected might be necessary before having one installed.
Solar Panels
Utilizing the sun's rays, solar panels provide usable electricity without the hassle of moving parts or regular, expensive maintenance. It's completely silent and has a low profile, meaning there's very little in the way of aesthetic issues. Additionally, the lack of moving parts and with regular maintenance, solar panels can last for decades and are productive even on cloudy days.
However, they produce a lot less electricity than a wind turbine and can be very expensive towards the high-end and for larger panels. I have personally managed to build my own home DIY renewable energy system by following an online system which you can find out more about at my website link below.
