Solar Energy at Home

 

Solar energy is one of the key players in the green movement because it’s such a versatile tool that can be used to create a more sustainable environment – even at home.

Thanks to new innovations that are perfecting the solar panels, the idea of installing seems more realistic for homeowners. We’re seeing, and reading, that solar energy in the form of panels will only increase presence on the home level. In fact big box home suppliers are getting in on the action by providing a DIY approach to solar energy harvesting.

As we learn more about solar energy harvesting now that the resource is taking a stronger presence in the industrial and consumer world we’re seeing a number of innovative improvements to the use including the first space-based solar farm and new technology allowing for the development of self-washing solar panels.

But if you’re still not ready to install solar panels for your home, there are a number of other items on the market that allow for smaller, but still effective, steps towards using solar energy at home:

· For the kids we like this solar powered insect theatre to teach a love of nature and sustainability

· Light your property at night with these outdoor solar energy based lights

· Instead of solar panels try solar heating with a solar thermal system

· Keep an eye out for this developing product – a solar powered wrist phone

· We’ve mentioned electronic book readers on HomeIntel before but here’s an ebook that runs on solar energy

If you are thinking of installing some solar panels of your own we suggest doing the research first – there are a number of products available that make the process easier and save funds; we like the SolarCover System. Also keep an eye out for installation tips like these from Planet Green.

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