Have you ever considered switching your household consumption to a cleaner, more environmentally friendly source of energy?
If so, the use of solar panels would be a brilliant choice. You would have to take into account aspects such as the daily hours of sunshine, the size of your house, the power consumed in W and the number of panels you would need.
We would be talking about an amount between $5,000 and $10,000, if you include the rest of possible expenses such as transportation, installation and materials among others.
Contributing to clean energy
The negative and polluting impact of fossil fuels, which have been our energy resources for many years, is well known. The high levels of pollution in cities, discharges into the sea, the occupation of land by the machinery necessary to extract these resources, are leaving their mark on the planet, and we are already paying for the consequences.
The so-called green or clean energy sources not only have the advantage of not polluting or damaging our environment, but also enjoy the quality of being infinite. We have been and are slaves to fossil fuels, but their reserve is coming to an end. This scenario would never happen with solar energy. What could stop the sun from shining?
What tips should be taken into account?
Apart from all the benefits that are generated in the environment, there are other tips to consider when choosing this solution.
Maintenance of the plates requires little effort. However, you should watch out for the local temperature, as an excess of temperature can affect energy uptake. On the other hand, the accumulation of dust or snow could also add to the equation , so care should be taken to keep it clean.
However, it should be borne in mind that even on cloudy days, the plates are able to capture energy.
Are you thinking of the hateful building work that would require installation? Will your neighbor agree? Forget about it. The installation does not require any major work. No noisy drills at all hours, no cement or paint.
Do you have the space?
If you finally decide to power your home with clean solar energy, the price will depend on the geographical area in which you are located, the size of your house and the plates and power you need to supply it.
To get an idea, a house of 100m square has an average consumption of 250 and 500 KWH per month.
If you are lucky enough to enjoy at least 5 hours of sunshine a day, you would need between 8 and 16 solar panels, 400W each.
In addition, the space required for installation cannot be forgotten. Whether the roof or other space enabled for this, it should be assumed that the average of a solar plate is almost 2 meters (1.7 sq.m)
Assuming you need around 10 panels, you should have an area of about 17 square meters available.
How much does it cost?
In calculating all these data, one of the most decisive factors would still be missing: the price of the panels.
If a 400W solar panel is enough to power your home, you can find them between $150 and $300, depending on the brand and quality. For sure you will be able to get the most bang for the buck.
If we add up all the solar panels, installation, materials, labor and other possible expenses, we could be talking about a budget of between $1,500 and $3,000.
It is inevitable to see that this is a considerable investment not perhaps not suitable for all pockets, but there are numerous subsidies and aids which facilitate the process and help citizens to be able to afford it, making a leap to renewable energy which will be offset by the initial investment.
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