With the current energy crisis on the one hand, and the economic crisis on the other, most of us feel caught between a rock and a hard place. In this day and age it is becoming increasingly important to find ways to maintain our lifestyles in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way and, as a result, you find more people turning to sustainable energy sources like solar power systems.
Another Eskom price hike…
Last year, Eskom increased electricity prices by 14.2%, and then by an additional 13.3%. This year, Eskom increased electricity prices yet again, but this time the increase was even greater at 31.3%, resulting in emptier wallets for your average Joe. Compounded with the current economic crisis, consumers are presented with an ever increasing gap between available income and conventional power expenses. Faced with these very real crises, installing solar power systems in your house as buffer against future Eskom price hikes and economic turmoil, is the only logical step.
Do It yourself!
Installing a solar power system in your home is like killing two flies with one stone; not only will you save on your electricity bill, but you will also reduce the need for oil, coal and gas required for conventional power generation. Installing a solar power system is relatively easy, quick and cost-effective. Many reputable suppliers of solar panels and related equipment will give you step-by-step installation instructions, negating the need to buy online DIY solar power system instruction kits.
What are solar panels?
Solar panels are interconnected assemblies of photovoltaic cells, also called solar cells. These photovoltaic cells are little sunlight suckers, and they generate energy when presented with sunlight. So, the more panels with solar cells you have on the roof of your home, the more electricity you will generate when they are struck by sunlight.
Why are solar storage batteries important?
Solar power batteries will be the heart of your independent sustainable power system. These solar batteries provide you with power when the sun is not available to feed your solar system with energy. Once the sun is available again, the solar batteries are recharged for the next emergency. Solar batteries come in many shapes and sizes, the requirements with regards to their use and storage depend on the type of battery used. The average storage time of a solar battery is 3 times your daily storage usage. This means that your solar battery should supply your home with electricity for 3 days.
Keeping it green
The use of a solar power system will decrease your carbon footprint significantly, since the energy you utilise, the sun, is inexhaustible, in abundance and environmentally friendly. Renewable energy solutions are becoming increasingly important and we need to keep up with the times. Save your suffering wallet from ever increasing utility expenses, and outfit your home with a solar panel today.
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