SOLAR POWER FOR HOME

Solar powered houses are quickly becoming a viable option for many people today. The attraction of getting virtually free electricity to power houses is not only attractive because of high energy costs but also, and probably more importantly, because of our declining energy reserves.

Solar powered houses don't seem to be as popular in North America as in other places in the world. This is probably due to our thriving economy more than anything. We don't feel the effect of high energy costs as much as some other countries in the world. Remote locations are also more likely to experiment with solar power out of necessity.

People tend not to consider a solar powered house as an option when living in or near cities because everything is so accessible. Some people are beginning to experiment with solar powered equipment around their houses. Things like solar powered motion lights and solar powered house signs are more of a novelty than a necessity, but people are beginning to realize the overall benefits and are taking the first steps to becoming less Dependant on other sources of power.

Solar powered highway lights are more common now and farmers use solar power in remote locations on there property. Recreational activities such a camping, boating and hiking can now be done with lightweight solar collectors. Take your laptop with you.

One commonly asked question about solar powered houses is, what happens on cloudy days. In many places solar powered homes remain connected to the power company and when there is not enough electricity generated from the solar system, power is diverted from the power company.

Solar powered houses are no longer something to consider for future projects. They are becoming more common and more affordable for the average family.

ADVANTAGE:

Solar technology is affordable and very easy to use.

* No Pollution
* No Noise
* Solar energy is free
* Endless, renewable supply

Normally a solar systems use photo voltaic cells, which convert solar energy from the sun into DC power. This technology has been around for years but is generally not used on a large scale applications due to cost factors associated with big projects.

However the cost of smaller solar systems is much more cost effective which makes this technology perfect for homes.Other solar powered equipment such as solar powered radios, solar battery chargers, solar water pumps, outdoor solar lighting and many other things.

Normally a solar panel system is designed to operate lights, fans, radios, laptop computers and any other item that can operate using DC power. These solar kits are designed for a lifetime of use and are virtually maintenance free.

Outdoor Solar Lighting Has Many Benefits

Outdoor solar lighting is a great way for you to improve poorly lit areas of your driveway, walkway, garden, deck, pool or dock. There is no need to hire electricians or purchase expensive wire for these outdoor lights. Solar landscape lighting is a fantastic solution for even the darkest corners or your property.

Outdoor solar lighting products use the suns energy for their power supply. Energy is stored in rechargeable batteries and the batteries supply power to the lights during evening hours. Some of these fixtrues use what you might call a solar powered light switch, or dusk to dawn sensors, which are actually sensors that detect when it is becoming dark outside and turns the light on automatically.

Good quality outdoor solar lighting equipment is designed to withstand all weather conditions. The plastic or glass covering the solar panels may need to be cleaned periodically to insure that the suns rays penetrate to the photovoltaic cells.

There are as many different types of outdoor solar lighting fixtures as there are standard light fixtures.

* Solar garden lights
* Solar landscape lights
* Solar path lights
* Solar driveway lights
* Solar pool lights

Install outdoor solar lighting without disturbing your garden, no major changes to your landscape, no digging up driveways to run electrical wire because these lights are off grid, very little maintenance other than wiping the glass on the solar cell once per year so it operates at peak efficiency, and no increase in your electricity bill.

There are as many different types of outdoor solar lighting as there are standard electrical lights.

* You can install them where you like because there is no electrical wire to restrict how far they can be from a power source.
* Save money because outdoor solar lighting costs nothing to operate.
* Increase home security by keeping even the most remote corner of your property well lit
* Illuminate walkways and stairs so nobody twists an ankle or trips in the dark.