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Home solar systems are all the rage these days. But is the hype justified? It rarely ever is, and oftentimes it’s just a fad that will die out as soon as you jump on board. How are all these different solar products and systems any different?
The truth of the matter is that solar powered equipment is here to stay. It’s been on the rise for quite some time and is only gaining more momentum. As researchers gain more knowledge and technology improves, the number of options we have in the solar sector also increase, and price goes down. It used to be that only large corporations could afford the luxuries of solar power, but now it’s readily available in the residential market.
You can easily go out and get everything you need, often in a package. This includes the photovoltaic cells for the roof, the mounts to hold them in place, and the wiring. You can even attach a fan and use it to cool off the attic, which will lower the temperature of the whole house. Now, buying all this material is one thing. Installing it is quite another. Thankfully, many manufacturers (such as Kyocera and UniSolar) are offering classes to contractors that wish to learn how to get in on the action.
The main question people have is regarding the cost, obviously. The simple answer to that is somewhere in the $20,000s range, depending on the size of the application. You can expect to pay for that in seven to ten years by energy savings and rebates offered from the government alone. After that point, all the money you save is straight to your pocket.
If you don’t like the look of the panels, they also manufacture more elegant looking solar shingles. These photovoltaic cells are disguised to look the other shingles on your roof. You’d be amazed how well they blend in. You also have the option to heat your pool with this same power. There are expensive systems for this very task, as well as very inexpensive rings that float on the surface and transfer heat to the water below. It’s efficient, cheap, easy, and good for the environment. What are you waiting for?
Mark J Sinclair writes about where to find a Solar Mount at http://www.bettersolarhomeguide.com
How to Install Laminate Solar Panels (Unisolar)
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Go Power! ARM-UNI Tilt Mount Kit
$79.99 The Go Power! adjustable roof mount is used to tilt your panels towards the sun. This works very well for increasing the amount of power you can capture, espescially in the winter months when the sun is low on the horizon. Using the tilt kit in the winter months can produce up to 40% more power. Summertime campers will see 4% increase in power. All instructions are provided.... |
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Solar Battery Charger Kit for 12V. RV Marine or Home. Flexible Solar Panel aminate, Charge Controller, PV Combiner box w/breaker & extension Cable
$349.00 68 watt Complete package includes 68 watt Flexible Solar Panel, Baby box with circuit breaker, 6.5 Amp Charge Controller and 30' MC Cable. UniSolar flexible solar panel. simple & easy peel and stick installation. Ideal for metal roof. RV /Boat, Home & Commercial applications. Battery charging or Grid tie Solar Systems. UniSolar is one of the largest manufacturer of Flexible Thin Film Solar Panels.... |
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Wire Management for Uni-Solar-1954381-1
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SolarFocus SolarMio Pro Solar Charger for iPhone, iPad and various Handheld devices, with Flexible / Durable Solar Panel
$149.95 SolarMio Pro is a "Green Product" designed to protect our planet. We at SolarFocus pride ourselves at striving to make the most environmentally friendly products available. In an effort to reduce waste, almost every part of the SolarMio Pro is recyclable, from the precious metals of the internal components to the packaging and even the user manual. SolarMio Pro is our six-panel high capacity weat... |
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ENPHASE M190-72-240-S12 60/72 CELLS 190W 240VAC MC LOCKING PV CONN
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Unisolar 128 Watt Flexible Solar Panel PV Laminate - Simple & Easy Installation - Peel & Stick
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Unisolar 68 Watt 12V DC Flexible Solar Panel PV Laminate - Simple & Easy Installation - Peel & Stick
$247.25 Simple & easy peel and stick installation. Ideal for metal roof. RV/Boat, Home & Commercial applications. Battery charging or grid- tie solar systems. UniSolar is one of the largest manufacturers of flexible thin film solar panels. Low Light Performance. Each UNI-SOLAR module utilizes triple-junction amorphous silicon solar cells. The blue, green, and red light of the sun is absorbed in different ... |
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Uni-Solar PVL-68 PowerBond PVL 68 Watt 12 Volt 112-Inch x 15.5-Inch Flexible Solar Panel
$179.00 Grade A with 20 years warranty. UniSolar flexible solar panel. simple & easy peel and stick installation. Ideal for metal roof. RV /Boat, Home & Commercial applications. Battery charging or Grid tie Solar Systems. UniSolar is one of the largest manufacturer of Flexible Thin Film Solar Panels. Now with MC4 connectors. Made in USA.... |
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Energy Del Sol FPM-68 68 Watt Flex Solar Power Mat For Recreational Vehicles and Boats
$519.64 Flex Power Mat combined with the Uni-Solar PVL68 was developed for the application of harnessing the Sun’s Solar Energy in remote locations allowing you to power your RV, Boat, Trailer and other applications. The FPM-68 combines revolutionary EPDM synthetic rubber and (patent pending) designs that can withstand extreme climate and weather conditions. The FPM-68 incorporates the latest photovolta... |
