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Solar Power For The Home - Getting Started

by hotpotato

Solar power is a green energy source available in almost every
corner of the globe and of course has been literally available
since the dawn of time. Solar energy is produced by using
photovoltaic (PV) cells that capture the energy of the sun and
then convert it into electricity. The basic unit of the system is
the solar cell and these cells are connected together into
modules. Solar power is an increasingly attractive energy
technology because photovoltaic modules produce no pollution,
have an expected life of twenty years and require little in the
way of maintenance. As such, solar power is increasingly being
looked to as a long term solution for the world's current global
warming problems.

One of the more popular solar power applications is the use of
solar energy to power the home. Home solar power systems are a
great way of using an alternative yet abundant energy source.
They provide clean, renewable energy and require little
maintenance after the initial installation. Home solar power
systems convert sunlight into electricity through the use of
solar panels. For an average home about ten watts per square foot
of electrical energy will be gathered per day, but this can vary
depending on the size of the solar panels that are being used. On
days with a more intense sun, more electricity will be produced.

Electricity generated by your solar panel array passes through
an inverter to convert it from DC to AC electricity. Electrical
wiring connects the solar panels to the controller, then to the
meter box and ultimately to the electricity company via the
existing electricity grid. Little additional equipment is needed
other than the panels, controller and inverters, wiring, and the
roof mounting system. Electricity produced by the solar cells
that is not used immediately in the home can be returned to the
power grid. When this happens the electricity meter literally
spins backwards as energy is being passed back to the grid.

In the case of standalone residential power systems (i.e. where
there is no integration with the existing electricity grid) it is
important to also have a battery (or batteries) and an associated
battery charger. A battery charger enables you to charge a
battery (or batteries) in order to store electricity. Prior to
the advent of solar battery chargers, solar power was only useful
during daylight hours. You need the ability to not only utilize
solar energy, but also store any excess electricity for use
during the night. A solar power battery charger can be bought
from a wide range of retail outlets and online stores, whom
specialize in solar energy supplies.

These types of self sustaining solar power systems for the home
are increasing in popularity worldwide as energy prices start to
soar and environmental concerns take on a sharper priority.

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