Solar Power – Cutting Your Energy Bills and Saving The Environment
The concept of solar generated energy has the kind of truths behind it that would make the vast majority of advertising executives salivate.
Firstly, the environmental considerations of using solar energy are huge. With fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, set to run out at some point; there has been a renewed focus in finding sustainable and renewable energy.
Solar power has come to the forefront of such discussions as a viable alternative to the old 'digging stuff out of the ground and burning it' way of generating energy.
The effect this ability for renewable energy which takes nothing from the earth itself is huge. While solar power will never be able to meet all of the Earth's energy demands, it should certainly be able to sate a large portion of the populace.
By switching to such renewable energy that capitalizes on a natural resource, the environmental impact would be significant.
Secondly – and this is where the aforementioned advertising executive would really become excited – solar power could save the average member of the population money. By having solar panels installed, people could save as much as 30% on their usual electricity and heating bills.
With every year that passes, the general populace becomes more concerned about their own impact on the environment and their own dependence on fossil fuels. As time passes, these people with particular concerns are looking at utilizing other forms of energy.
Once upon a time, seeing solar panels on the roof of a normal home would have been alarmingly unusual, but it is now fast approaching the norm. The average household is now capable of saving the environment and saving money – what are you waiting for?
Solar Power Books
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How to Build a Solar Panel Power System for less than $150.00 (The Debt Killer) List Price:  |
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The wonderful world of Photovoltaic’s, otherwise known as solar power, doesn’t have to be restricted to the rich. You can build a simple solar power set-up that can run all the lights in your home, a TV, stereo, computer, or similar electrical device... |
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Solar Electricity Handbook - 2012 Edition: A Simple Practical Guide to Solar Energy - Designing and Installing Photovoltaic Solar Electric Systems List Price: Sale Price: $13.45 |
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The Solar Electricity Handbook is a practical and straightforward guide to using electric solar panels. Assuming no previous knowledge of solar panels, the book explains how solar panels work, how they can be used and explains the steps you need to take to successfully design and install a solar electric system from scratch using photovoltaic solar panels... |
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How To Build A Solar Panel And Solar Power System, Second Edition List Price: |
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Solar panels have been around longer than what most people think, but we are now finally investing more time into making solar panels one of the standard energy sources. One reason is, we receive energy from the sun ever day... |
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Solar Power Your Home For Dummies (For Dummies (Home & Garden)) List Price: Sale Price: $7.98 |
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The bestselling alternative energy reference book in North America—now in an updated editionWant to take advantage of solar power in your home? Whether you’re looking to save on your energy costs by adding a few solar components or you want to build a solar-powered house from the ground up, Solar Power For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes the mystery out of this energy source and shows you how to put it to work for you!This new edition gives you hands-on tips and techniques for making your home more energy-efficient though solar power—and helping the planet at the same time... |
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How to Solar Power Your Home Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply (Back-To-Basics Conserving) List Price: Sale Price: $15.20 |
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Now more than ever, the question of economic and environmentally friendly energy sources has become a hot topic in almost every American home. With that in mind, more and more people are turning to alternatives such as solar power as a means of saving money and reducing their imprint on the environment... |
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Power from the Sun: A Practical Guide to Solar Electricity List Price: Sale Price: $16.50 |
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Easy-to-understand, accurate, and comprehensive, this is the guide for anyone interested in installing a solar electric system. Power from the Sun provides a basic understanding of electricity, solar energy and the sun, and solar site assessment... |
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Solar Power for Your Home, 3rd Edition List Price: Sale Price: $7.49 |
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All the power you need is already there. This third edition helps readers understand the basics of solar (photovoltaic) power and explore whether it makes sense for them, what their options are, and what's involved with installing various on- and off-grid systems... |
Posted by Irwan on February 14, 2011
