| Do you fear your home energy bill? Has it | | | | purely a matter of taste. But it is not |
| increased the past years to numbers you could | | | | likely that you would not get permission to |
| not even have imagined back than? Do you feel | | | | place them on your roof. The early panels |
| like it is time to turn this around and start | | | | used to reflect a lot of sunshine and could |
| paying less? Of course you do! You don't have | | | | block vision. Just like a mirror reflecting |
| to throw out all your appliances and devices, | | | | sunlight and could be blinding the eyes. But |
| nor will you have to live like a night | | | | that was long ago. Today's solar panels don't |
| creature in the dark. What you can do is to | | | | have that mirroring effect anymore and the |
| invest in one or more home energy generation | | | | efficiency has been improved also. When they |
| systems. | | | | first were produced the efficiency was around |
| | | | 5 %, today the efficiency has tripled to 15%. |
| A home energy generation system can be the | | | | |
| solution if you were eagerly searching for a | | | | The modern panels are lightweight, safe and |
| way to lower those bills. Such a system | | | | most of all, easy to install. These are |
| provides you with the best way to get the | | | | essential in order to place them above your |
| maximum financial freedom on home energy. It | | | | roof. |
| will give you the opportunity to utilize | | | | |
| alternative energy. However this will mean | | | | Your roof is also susceptible in UV exposure. |
| that you will have to invest in these | | | | The solar panel eliminates this. Also your |
| systems, because they don't come cheap. But | | | | roof will be protected from weather. |
| it will be worth every penny you have spent! | | | | |
| Among all types of alternative energy that | | | | Another benefit is that solar panels |
| can be used, wind energy and solar energy are | | | | contribute in keeping your house well |
| the most common. Let's review them briefly | | | | insulated. They provide extra covering and |
| here. | | | | enable you to save as much as 30% on heating |
| | | | expenses. |
| Let's start with wind energy. Wind energy is | | | | |
| becoming more and more popular and for good | | | | Drilling holes in your roof is very risky. |
| reasons. Wind energy is accessible for many | | | | The interlocking solar panels eliminate this |
| households and is very abundant in many parts | | | | risk. |
| of the country. Thus, many household can | | | | |
| capitalize on the use of wind as a source of | | | | Solar panels come in different sizes. This |
| home energy. On the downside wind varies vary | | | | means that you can buy a solar panel no |
| on a daily basis. Thus, it may be blowing | | | | matter what the size and shape of your roof |
| strong today but tomorrow can be different. | | | | is. |
| And even on the breeziest places, you can | | | | |
| never tell when will be the next strong wind | | | | Solar panels are installed without requiring |
| blow occurs. Even though this is true is, it | | | | you to modify your roof. It will adapt |
| also a known fact that wind pattern exist. | | | | instantly. |
| Summers will bring less wind than winter, | | | | |
| then the winds are strong and will keep your | | | | Solar panels can be used on every home with a |
| turbine spin most of the days. | | | | roof. That means that you don't have to live |
| | | | in the country to profit from this energy |
| If you are really interested in wind turbines | | | | source. |
| it is note worthy to make sure that the local | | | | |
| zoning allows wind turbine. You must also | | | | And you don't even need a full day of |
| ensure that there is a good source of wind on | | | | sunshine to profit from this energy source. |
| most days. A wide and open space, at least 1 | | | | It doesn't matter if it is cloudy or raining |
| acre, would be ideal for wind turbines. And, | | | | day, these panels work on light. The |
| if you are paying more than $150 monthly, | | | | generated power will be less than on a |
| then it may be a good option for you. If you | | | | sunshiny day, but it will generate energy. |
| are living in the suburbs than the 1 acre | | | | |
| space can be big problem. Although there are | | | | You can use these panels for electricity and |
| new and improved smaller wind turbines | | | | hot water. The hot water can be used for |
| available, you would still have to get | | | | central heating and running hot water. The |
| permission to install the turbine. That's | | | | electricity can be used for your appliances. |
| were the next alternative energy source comes | | | | |
| in. | | | | Solar power and wind energy can reduce your |
| | | | utility bill tremendously. A combination of |
| The next source that is widely used all over | | | | both would be the best solution. Although |
| the world is solar energy. | | | | these systems are expensive it would be worth |
| | | | every penny. If you are really serious about |
| Solar panels can be placed on your roof. It | | | | alternative energy sources than don't forget |
| can be argued if the solar panels ruin the | | | | the tax credits and other benefits for |
| view of the homes in the neighbourhood. It is | | | | installing these devices. |