subject: Should I Select A Solar Solution? [print this page] Solar energy has lots of benefits over conventional energy. The energy from the sun is free, the single expense is from recovering the energy. Supply of solar energy will never stop. The Earth's atmosphere will not be harmed by its emission gases. Many homeowners choose to use solar energy because of the positive impact they will have on the environment.
Unlike fossil fuels, solar energy doesn't produce the harmful pollutants to blame for increasing the greenhouse effect which leads to global warming. Solar energy can be used for solar electricity, solar heating, solar cooling, and solar lighting as it is a clean and sustainable source of energy.
The financial motivator for homeowners is not one that can be ignored.
The financial benefits of solar energy can be seen in reduced utility payments as you use solar energy for electricity, heating, cooling, and lighting. It will also increase the value of your home if you trim your homes operating costs.
By using solar solutions, you will reduce your dependence on the utility companies. As you will be able to produce your own solar power electricity you will no longer need to have electricity delivered to your home. So you will be free from fuel rate rises.
Solar energy also gives you a level of dependability and security that other energy sources can't match. As you make your own electricity and heat, you will not be affected by power cuts.
Panels can be fitted to your roof to warm up water for use around the home. This is called Solar Thermal or solar water-heating.
Upkeep costs are very low most solar water heating systems come with a 5-10 year warranty and need little maintenance. It uses the sun's heat so there are no further costs once you've had the equipment installed, except, in most cases, a small amount of electricity needed to run the pump. Under the government's Renewable Heat Incentive scheme, from October 2012, householders with solar water heating systems will qualify for financial support.
Planning permission for most solar water installations is no longer needed in England.
Your roof must be stong enough to take the heavy solar panels, especially if the panel is to be installed on top of existing tiles.
Lately we've been able to use the sun for more than drying clothes and food. We can utilise it to generate power.
All our power needs can be met many times over by a tiny fraction of the sun's energy that hits the Earth. If we could properly harness the suns energy enough arrives at the earth every minute to meet our needs for a entire year.
Many grants are available to assist you install solar power in your home. So the question you should be asking is - What reason do I have to not install a solar solution?
