Solar Panels
What are they?

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Solar Panels

Convert the rays from the sun into energy. Another term used by many is solar energy. At present this energy can be used for electricity or for heating. I will outline the uses of this and the applications without going into to much technical detail.

Solar Panels for Heating Water

Most individual believe that the use of these panels is for heating hot water, this is right in one sense but this hot water can also be used in conjunction with a central heating system or to heat a swimming pool to lower the costs of your electricity or gas.

How can this be?

If you pre heat the water in your central heating system or swimming pool, your boiler will use less energy to reach the temperature that you require. Sounds too simple? Yes, but it's true. This does not only apply to areas that have year round sunshine, it works even in the cooler, cloudy climates like in the UK.

Photovoltaic Panels

These panels work by converting the rays from the sun into electricity and with the addition of batteries and a unit called an inverter (this converts the DC current from the cells into AC current) this electricity can be stored and used in your home during the evening.

Depending on the location, size and number of cells used, this can be a very cost effective method to power at least, lighting or running your whole house on it. Although buying an off the shelf system may seem expensive, when you see the cost benefits you may expand your system in the future. To understand more about Photovoltaic click the video below...

Rising Cost of Energy

As the cost of energy rises on a global scale, many countries are looking to renewable energy sources to offset the reliance on fossil fuel and are making grants available for the purchase and installation of these units.

Energy Efficient Grants

The amount of these grants varies from country to country but unfortunately not all are participating in making grants available. Therefore, check out what is available in your country... you may be surprised.

What!!! I hear you say... Well, let me enlighten you,

It is absolutely and totally possible to create your own renewable energy generating system. Saving you even more money by building your own solar energy system! The savings are substantial. Imagine your whole house running totally on renewable energy and never having to worry about huge bills again

Don't be afraid to check out this option because you may not be "techie" minded. There are great resources available to teach you how to do it yourself.

Just enter something like... build your own solar energy into the search box below.