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Residential Solar Power Generation
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Residential solar power generation can be done in two basic ways. The first is using photovoltaic solar panels. The material in these panels becomes excited by the bombardment of photons that is sunlight and electrons break loose creating electricity.
Solar panels come in a wide variety of configurations, capabilities and prices. The thing to keep in mind when considering a photovoltaic solar panel array is the average output. You should weigh the cost of installing the system versus the cost of electricity from the power grid.
Your regional weather will play a big roll in determining the potential solar power generation you can expect. You should also factor seasonal variations in daylight hours and light intensity. If you do a thorough cost benefit analysis and come out ahead then it's time to start planning your solar power system.
Solar Power Systems Require Battery Storage
For truly off grid solar you will need a battery system to store the energy generated during the day for usage at night. Since batteries are a DC electrical system you will need a transformer to convert the DC electricity from your battery into AC power for usage by your household appliances and lights.
The second type of solar energy system is a heat exchange system that uses sunlight to heat water. The water is then circulated through the floor of the home to keep the building warm. These passive systems provide a rich, comfortable heat that fills the whole room.
Solar Water Heat Exchanges are Very Efficient
Such direct usage of the sunlight to warm water offers a more efficient usage of the sunlight than photovoltaic cells but does not produce electricity, at least not on a residential scale.
Another valuable use for solar power is to heat your hot water tank. A typical residence in North America uses more energy to heat their water than any other single usage, more than lights, more than cooking and more than heating. Using solar for heating water can have an immediate impact on your energy bills.
For those who are serious about living off the grid solar power generation is just one part of the effort. Combined with wind energy and good battery storage capability you can realistically produce all the energy you will ever need in a stable and clean way.
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