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Sunday, July 3, 2011

Be Eco-Friendly With Solar Panels At Your Home

By Adriana Noton


Many of us want to be eco-friendly with solar panels to help our plant that is suffering global warming. By doing our part in reducing energy costs and using the sun to power our homes with renewable energy we are helping. It can be an expensive investment but the rewards outweigh the costs.

The most efficient panels are quite costly, but this also reduces the size of an installation. Use of panels for power, or water heating is gaining in many areas, and with that addressing other areas of the home for their electrical needs. Pools and spas are one area that are being addressed. Heating a pool can be costly, but on solar be very inexpensive to do.

Many people are seeking alternative ways to run their household equipment. This has them turning to solar panels. These can be purchased a few at a time and then go bigger over time. There are many local governments that are giving tax breaks on installation of these panels. An approved solar dealer is sometimes required for the rebates or tax break. Others will allow proof with receipts. As the rates for electricity go up, it leaves many people wondering how much worse it will get.

For companies that offer installation, verify they are a company you can use if on the tax break list. You want to check out the company prior to any work getting started. Have them come out and do a visual inspection and walk through of your home. Get a quote in writing to include cost of panels and installation. You need a company that can do a proper installation to avoid any damages to your roof. Their are different levels of power collectors with the more powerful ones being a bit more costly.

You would want a contract so that no extra charges can be added. This has been known to happen. Try to use a company that is well known. Some new companies put out advertisements on doors and get a large down payment to only go out of business or never be seen again.

There are many companies that sub contract the actual installation work. This can leave you open to problems. If you pay the company and they do not pay the sub contractor, this can allow a lien to be placed on your property. This has been happening more often.

If you live in an area that is mostly cloudy with rain, you might want to consider other options. The most important part of solar energy is that it is clean and green living. It may cost to start up but it helps our planet. The southwest is one of the best areas for solar. These areas can see their systems generate up to 7 hours of power per day. Many large solar plants are being built currently, and with advancing technology be able to support more homes in major cities soon.

If you are going to ever place your home up for sale, this type of system will add value to the home. There are people that search for homes that are already solar equipped. Solar financing is also a possible solution.




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