Monday, May 3, 2010

Can I Install Affordable Solar Power?


With the economy being in as bad a shape as it is right now, spending money on your home may not seem like a good idea. However, if you could buy something that saved you money every month, gave you a tax cut, and increased the value of your house, wouldn’t you? Of course – and that is where affordable solar power can really help you and your family.
Affordable solar power has only recently been available to everyday homeowners. In the past, installing photovoltaic fuel sources was expensive and difficult. However, with new technology, you can install affordable solar power on or around your home at a very low price and without the aid of engineers or a construction crew.
For many people, solar power seems a little new-age or hippy-like, but it has been around since Ancient Greek times. Remember using a magnifying glass to concentrate the sunlight to burn a piece of paper on the ground in the summer? That is solar power at work and you can use that same energy source to save money on your electric bill every month.
Solar power not only saves you money on your electric bill, but you can actually make money by selling the electricity you generate back to the power company. If you generate more power than your home uses, the excess power will feed back into the power grid, and you will actually get a check from the power company, instead of a bill!
It goes without saying that solar power is far better for the environment than petroleum products, and because it is a renewable resource, we will never run out. With a small investment of money and time, you can start generating your own electricity, saving money, and doing your part to help save the environment.

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Homemade Solar Cell

Many people are concerned at the size of their electricity bills.  With prices rising on what seems to be a daily basis, it's no wonder that home owners are searching for alternative sources of energy. 

Enter solar power.  However, commercially built solar panels are expensive and sometimes are the wrong shape for your roof or garden.  The answer is a homemade solar cell.

To find out more about making your own solar panels, click this link.