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Top Electricians » Energy Efficiency » Solar Energy Systems

Solar Energy Systems

Solar energy has revolutionized the power industry. Solar power not only helps the environment, it also helps you, the consumer, by decreasing your energy costs significantly.

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Solar Panels

Solar energy is harnessed from the heat and light of the sun. The power or electricity is produced by the cells in the solar panels. This is in essence the collection point of the sun’s energy. Handling solar panels is a job for professional electrical contractors with the relevant knowledge and experience.

Solar power does not have to always be connected to the main grid of your home. There are standalone units that were initially created for people who have their homes in remote areas with no access to the main power grid. These standalone units can be used in homes centrally located as well. You can also store extra energy in the battery to use when there is no sunshine.

Connecting the solar electricity source to the main grid is the most commonly used method. The battery and the electrical grid act as a backup source when needed. Of course connecting, repairing, upgrading and any other solar panel work should be performed by professional electricians only.

Solar: Environmentally Friendly

Clean energy is what we strive to find in today’s world, and solar energy will always be clean and a renewable resource unlike gas, oil and coal. It is also the most easiest to tap as a power source. The use of solar energy also clears the air indirectly of toxic pollutants that are caused by gas, oil, coal etc. Most importantly, solar energy does not create any harmful byproducts such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen.

Solar Panels: Economical

From an economical point of view, solar energy pays for itself as energy from the sun is essentially free and is not subject to price increases or taxes. If your panels create more power than you consume, you can always share it or even sell it to the main distribution grid in your area.

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Solar Benefits

• From a maintenance point of view, solar panels are easily installed and require little upkeep.
• Solar panels do not get affected by power outages from your utility company.
• Silent operation, unlike a generator.
• Long lasting, which means your replacement costs are few and far between.
• You can also add more solar panels without requiring any overhauls to your system.

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