| You are hearing a lot of talk about solar energy and | | | | back up generator and it will be powered by some |
| going green but you may not be familiar with what | | | | type of fuel. Electric solar systems units also may |
| exactly it means. There are many solar energy | | | | have a motor that allows the panels to move so that |
| systems that you can use and when you are trying to | | | | they can get maximum sun exposure. |
| be energy efficient then you need to know the | | | | A passive solar system is one that is independent or |
| difference between active and passive. We all are | | | | on its own because it does not use any additional |
| trying to live in a better more energy friendly world and | | | | motors or fuel. You will not have any additional fuel |
| if we all do our part we can accomplish this. Being | | | | cost or added strain on the environment so many |
| more energy efficient can help to reduce the amount | | | | people view this technology to be better than the |
| of energy we consume and it will also save you a lot | | | | active one. One of the most popular applications for |
| of money so know that the investment that you make | | | | this technology is a solar heat pump which allows the |
| will be well worth it. | | | | water to be heated directly form the solar panels. |
| Using active solar power energy means that you need | | | | Remember that one of the best ways to save energy |
| to use a fuel source along with solar panels. There are | | | | and money is to convert your energy consumption |
| many swimming pools that use generators along with | | | | over to a solar unit. It will help save the environment |
| panels to heat the pool. Even many large systems that | | | | and also save you money on what it is currently |
| provide electricity to commercial buildings will have a | | | | costing you a month in electrical cost. |