| Today, in a growing effort to protect the environment | | | | Installing solar power kits is not rocket science, but it |
| and reduce the utility bill while at it, many homeowners | | | | does require a certain amount of expertise that up till |
| are increasingly turning to home solar power kits. In a | | | | now only professionals can provide. Professional |
| year, a ten percent increase in electricity bills is | | | | residential solar power installers have the needed |
| expected, and this is not likely to change. This has | | | | experience to select the correct equipment, |
| understandably pushed a large number of | | | | connections, components and wiring and know just |
| homeowners to opt for an alternate source of energy | | | | how to put them together without much trouble. |
| in general and solar power kits in particular. | | | | However, in recent months, do-it-yourself systems |
| Although this could pass as a healthy trend, the high | | | | have been the rage, largely fueled by the many |
| cost of buying and installing solar power kits poses a | | | | easy-to-follow manuals that you can now get on the |
| big question mark in the minds of many residents. One | | | | Internet at very low cost (typically less than $50) |
| anticipates, however, that with time, prices will drop and | | | | But if you still wish to go for a professionally designed |
| the average family will be able to afford residential | | | | and installed solar power system, here's what you |
| solar power. In its favor, the U.S. government has | | | | should do: |
| already offered significant tax credits for those who | | | | 1. Locate a reputed solar system installer in your area |
| install home solar panels. | | | | 2. Ensure they have the necessary license and |
| What Exactly Are Solar Panels? | | | | workers compensation insurance |
| Sunlight is the most abundantly available energy | | | | 3. Ensure they carry liability insurance |
| resource today. Solar panels are responsible for the | | | | Key Factors for Success |
| transformation of solar energy into useable energy. | | | | To ensure the success of your solar panel installation, |
| When harnessed appropriately, solar power kits can | | | | there are some key factors you need to consider: |
| be used for a variety of residential purposes including | | | | 1. Keeping it simple is important as complexity can |
| providing power for: | | | | lower the reliability. Complicated systems require higher |
| >> Indoor and outdoor lighting | | | | maintenance. |
| >> Water pumps | | | | 2. Hire an insured and licensed solar specialist for the |
| >> Water heaters | | | | necessary documentation and insurance to shelter you |
| >> Pool heaters | | | | from liabilities. Note that electricians are not entirely |
| >> Pool covers | | | | qualified to install a solar power system. |
| >> Batteries | | | | 3. You also need to understand the availability of the |
| >> Chargers and much more | | | | system. It might be more economical if you combine |
| Requirements For Installation | | | | conventional and solar power to meet your energy |
| Solar power kits need at least 200 square feet of | | | | needs. |
| unshaded yard or roof space with a southerly | | | | Despite the complexity of cost and installation, solar |
| exposure. A solar system works best if it is | | | | power kits can last up to 30 years, provide unlimited |
| completely free of shade and has a southern | | | | energy, and qualify home-owners for a significant tax |
| orientation. Shading compromises the output to a | | | | rebate. They also help you contribute positively to the |
| certain degree. An orientation other than south can | | | | environment. For these reasons and many more, why |
| reduce output by as much as 30%. | | | | wait? Get your home solar power kits installed today! |
| Professionally Installed Solar Systems | | | | |