Like everything else when solar electric panels came on the scene you had no choice of color, design, or shapes. They all looked the same, and were ugly, cumbersome, and very expensive. Today the solar electric panels are changing, and as different companies have taken the plunge, the prices are becoming less expensive with incentives that offset the initial costs.
We don’t want to imply that they are cheap, but with the incentives offered today you may even be able to sell electricity back to the electric company. Think of that, no more electric bills, but credits to your accounts that will be beneficial to you.
The upgraded solar electric panels give you the opportunity to pick and choose exactly what you want. The photovoltaic cells that they install on your roof can look exactly like regular tile even down to the color.
Before you decide you need to research exactly how the solar electric panels work. Each cell is normally made from one or two layers of semiconducting materials normally silicon. As the cells receive light the electric field created by the amount of sunlight, gives the cell its strength and they measure it in kilowatts (kWp).
Look at the advantages of solar electric panels and that they cut your household’s carbon footprint, but more importantly than that, they cut your utility bills. That’s the primary reason many purchase them. Consider if your property is off the grid as far as purchasing electricity and the charges to bring electricity to your home may be prohibitive. Solar electric panels would fill the bill, and make you self-sufficient as well.
Of course there are many things to consider and the size of each cell and system and how much electricity consumed enter into the equation. Also every home is distinct down to the area where the panels are installed, and the amount of energy it can convert when exposed to direct sunlight.
These are all questions that need to be considered in relationship to solar energy panels and your home or business. The initial costs are relatively high, but the panels will pay for themselves within a few years.
When the advantages outweigh the costs and your inability to be self-sufficient in your current situation, consider others points of view especially the professional. He has spent the time and expense to bring a new way of approach to our lifestyle. The professional is the one that will answer your questions, and he won’t charge for his expertise.
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The Use of Solar Panels Help To Prevent Global Warming
According to reliable sources, ten percent of our nation’s electrical
needs are generated by solar panels. To carry it a step further, solar
panel use helps to prevent global warming. As with any other new
product now available, the initial costs are high, and as those needs
are met, the price comes down. Although that hasn’t entirely happened
yet with solar panels, each new day brings changes and the prices will
come down.
In Ohio several universities keep studying and improving solar panels, and it won’t be long until everyone wants them for the sole purpose of cutting their electric bill in half. The high price is still the strongest barrier but when competitors keep learning and improving just like the universities, we all know competition brings the price down faster than anything else.
Places like the Veterans Administration hospital in Loma Linda, California have invested greatly to bring solar panels to their facility. The panels aren’t in place at this moment but the parking structures are, and it won’t be long until the hospital will be saving hundreds and hundreds of dollars on their utilities.
When large facilities like the VA invest in anything you know it will soon become the trend of the land, and you’ll see many business and private homes making the same investment. How long the tax credits will last to those who purchase solar panels, it’s hard to say. Many are skeptical of anything that the government is claiming, but you can’t avoid seeing the results all around us.
If you get the chance to talk to someone who has invested in solar panels, ask them if they have saved any money. Most, if not all have stated that they have even been able to sell some of their electricity back to their local electric company. It won’t take long for that to take hold.
When you decide that you want to jump on the bandwagon, contact one of the many local solar panel companies. Ask to speak to their customers, and they will surely have many satisfied customers. Appreciate the fact that the company has taken it upon themselves to invest their time and money to change the way America thinks about solar panels and global warming.
You’ll find that when you educate yourself, you will be able to make important decisions using the facts that solar panels will help to reduce the effects of climate change.
SolarGEM specializes in Riverside solar companies, Orange County solar energy, and San Bernardino solar companies.
In Ohio several universities keep studying and improving solar panels, and it won’t be long until everyone wants them for the sole purpose of cutting their electric bill in half. The high price is still the strongest barrier but when competitors keep learning and improving just like the universities, we all know competition brings the price down faster than anything else.
Places like the Veterans Administration hospital in Loma Linda, California have invested greatly to bring solar panels to their facility. The panels aren’t in place at this moment but the parking structures are, and it won’t be long until the hospital will be saving hundreds and hundreds of dollars on their utilities.
When large facilities like the VA invest in anything you know it will soon become the trend of the land, and you’ll see many business and private homes making the same investment. How long the tax credits will last to those who purchase solar panels, it’s hard to say. Many are skeptical of anything that the government is claiming, but you can’t avoid seeing the results all around us.
If you get the chance to talk to someone who has invested in solar panels, ask them if they have saved any money. Most, if not all have stated that they have even been able to sell some of their electricity back to their local electric company. It won’t take long for that to take hold.
When you decide that you want to jump on the bandwagon, contact one of the many local solar panel companies. Ask to speak to their customers, and they will surely have many satisfied customers. Appreciate the fact that the company has taken it upon themselves to invest their time and money to change the way America thinks about solar panels and global warming.
You’ll find that when you educate yourself, you will be able to make important decisions using the facts that solar panels will help to reduce the effects of climate change.
SolarGEM specializes in Riverside solar companies, Orange County solar energy, and San Bernardino solar companies.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Plan for Solar Electric Power
Before you start your plans for solar electric power, educate yourself in what the changes will mean for you. You may want to be totally self-sufficient and at the same time save money on your utilities. Changing to solar electric power will do both of those things and at the same time you’ll be saving our country by becoming ‘green.’
The best time to decide what is needed will be when the home is built, but many are going ahead and changing out the of electric power to solar electric power to achieve the same success as a new home will provide. So in both new homes and older homes, you should first check the windows and make sure they are double paned. Over time window and doorframes become weathered and aged and they need to be draft proof. Attic insulation also needs to be checked and either upgraded or replaced.
After you’ve checked and find that your home is up to standards, plan your solar electric power. You may need a professional to achieve the greatest success. If you’re planning on doing the project yourself, there are some things that you’ll need. Things like a battery meter and a start-stop switch for the solar power generator.
The professional suggest more outlets, and some could be low voltage outlets that will work well for devices that require little energy. Phone answering machines and fans work well with those. You’ll be able to put more outlets outside and in places like workshops, detached garages, or even gazebos. Place the outlets where more work will take place instead of lighting up the entire area, like desks or workbenches.
Power tools, lawn mowers, and other outside devices will require the outside outlets. Most plugs work on 120 volt power, and the stronger electric needs of 220 or 240 volt could be handled with your former electric power, at least until they find ways to convert the solar electric power to that higher voltage. Then you will be totally self-sufficient, and your utility company may be coming to you to purchase your electricity.
When you decide on solar power, keep that in mind whenever you purchase items that will run off that power. Just remember converted solar power is still electricity and it takes a person familiar with electricity to process the photovoltaic collection panels and battery storage units for use in your home outlets.
SolarGEM specializes in Orange County solar energy, Orange County solar panels, and Riverside solar energy.
The best time to decide what is needed will be when the home is built, but many are going ahead and changing out the of electric power to solar electric power to achieve the same success as a new home will provide. So in both new homes and older homes, you should first check the windows and make sure they are double paned. Over time window and doorframes become weathered and aged and they need to be draft proof. Attic insulation also needs to be checked and either upgraded or replaced.
After you’ve checked and find that your home is up to standards, plan your solar electric power. You may need a professional to achieve the greatest success. If you’re planning on doing the project yourself, there are some things that you’ll need. Things like a battery meter and a start-stop switch for the solar power generator.
The professional suggest more outlets, and some could be low voltage outlets that will work well for devices that require little energy. Phone answering machines and fans work well with those. You’ll be able to put more outlets outside and in places like workshops, detached garages, or even gazebos. Place the outlets where more work will take place instead of lighting up the entire area, like desks or workbenches.
Power tools, lawn mowers, and other outside devices will require the outside outlets. Most plugs work on 120 volt power, and the stronger electric needs of 220 or 240 volt could be handled with your former electric power, at least until they find ways to convert the solar electric power to that higher voltage. Then you will be totally self-sufficient, and your utility company may be coming to you to purchase your electricity.
When you decide on solar power, keep that in mind whenever you purchase items that will run off that power. Just remember converted solar power is still electricity and it takes a person familiar with electricity to process the photovoltaic collection panels and battery storage units for use in your home outlets.
SolarGEM specializes in Orange County solar energy, Orange County solar panels, and Riverside solar energy.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
What is Solar Energy?
Solar Energy is the ability to create heat or electrical power from the sun and is referred to as solar energy. It is also clean and doesn’t pollute our environment.
There are two types of solar energy:
No. 1 = Solar thermal conversion uses the sun to create heat and that turns into electrical power. Solar means of the sun; thermal means of heat; and conversion means to change from one form to another.
No. 2 = Photovoltaic conversion. Photo means light; Voltaic means producing electricity.
Solar Thermal Conversion use reflectors or mirrors that concentrate the sun’s light to extremely intense heat. It works in the same way as a magnifying glass that can start a fire when held over flammable material. The reflectors or mirrors direct the sunlight on to containers that are filled with liquid and sometimes they use water. However the water does not retain the heat as well as other liquid.
They heat the liquid to high temperatures and that produces steam. Then the steam turns a turbine and the turning motion creates electricity. Electricity generators, windmills, and even nuclear power plants generate energy in the same way. However windmills use wind to create the turning, and nuclear power plants use coal or gas to create the energy.
Photovoltaic Conversion creates a cell that turns to electric energy when it is exposed to light and it works similar to a flashlight battery with a positive and negative charge. They usually have panels that have two layers of material with a positive and a negative and when a wire connects the two it creates electricity.
The amount of electricity generated depends on how much is exposed to the sun, how strong the sun is, the time of day, weather and where it is located. For instance the solar power cell creates more electricity when it is near the equator than the ones in the arctic regions.
The improvements made in recent years and the solar energy is becoming more popular as people become more familiar with the process. One business that plans to change its entire operation is the Veterans Administration Hospital in Loma Linda, California. They have constructed strong metal beams all across their parking lots. The beams face to the south and west and they will be installing solar energy and creating their own power plant.
To make your own investment on a smaller scale, contact a business online and make the same decisions to control your own future.
SolarGEM specializes in Orange County solar energy, Orange County solar panels, and Riverside solar energy.
There are two types of solar energy:
No. 1 = Solar thermal conversion uses the sun to create heat and that turns into electrical power. Solar means of the sun; thermal means of heat; and conversion means to change from one form to another.
No. 2 = Photovoltaic conversion. Photo means light; Voltaic means producing electricity.
Solar Thermal Conversion use reflectors or mirrors that concentrate the sun’s light to extremely intense heat. It works in the same way as a magnifying glass that can start a fire when held over flammable material. The reflectors or mirrors direct the sunlight on to containers that are filled with liquid and sometimes they use water. However the water does not retain the heat as well as other liquid.
They heat the liquid to high temperatures and that produces steam. Then the steam turns a turbine and the turning motion creates electricity. Electricity generators, windmills, and even nuclear power plants generate energy in the same way. However windmills use wind to create the turning, and nuclear power plants use coal or gas to create the energy.
Photovoltaic Conversion creates a cell that turns to electric energy when it is exposed to light and it works similar to a flashlight battery with a positive and negative charge. They usually have panels that have two layers of material with a positive and a negative and when a wire connects the two it creates electricity.
The amount of electricity generated depends on how much is exposed to the sun, how strong the sun is, the time of day, weather and where it is located. For instance the solar power cell creates more electricity when it is near the equator than the ones in the arctic regions.
The improvements made in recent years and the solar energy is becoming more popular as people become more familiar with the process. One business that plans to change its entire operation is the Veterans Administration Hospital in Loma Linda, California. They have constructed strong metal beams all across their parking lots. The beams face to the south and west and they will be installing solar energy and creating their own power plant.
To make your own investment on a smaller scale, contact a business online and make the same decisions to control your own future.
SolarGEM specializes in Orange County solar energy, Orange County solar panels, and Riverside solar energy.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Solar Power For Your Home: Still On The Fence?
Homeowners who want to reduce the cost of energy consumption within their home have just two options. The first option being the heavy monitoring of energy usage within their homes. This often means double and triple checking to ensure that lights are turned off when people leave the room, TVs are on only when they are being used, and even ensuring things are unplugged when they are going to remain unused for long periods of time. The second option homeowners have when they want to reduce energy costs and consumption is to have a solar power system installed within their home. The first option while noble, isn't always practical.
Solar power systems dramatically reduce even a large family's electrical bill and is great for the environment. Some homeowners however ask themselves "is solar power really worth it?" While it certainly costs a pretty penny to convert sunlight to energy and the initial cost of having a solar powered system installed can be expensive, the ends completely justifies the means. While it's true that material handling, manufacturing, production efficiency and installation drive up the initial price of solar power systems, homeowners will see a dramatic reduction in costs almost immediately and will feel better knowing that they are helping to reduce waste by utilizing a green technology.
Homeowners who have been on the fence for some time about whether or not to have a solar power system installed on their home can rest easy knowing that the technology has advanced rapidly over the past few years which in turn has driven costs down considerably. These falling costs have made it possible for even homeowners operating on small budgets to have a modest system installed. While these modest systems don't completely take a homeowner off the grid they still reduce monthly electricity costs significantly. Upfront expenses for installation used to cost anywhere from $20,000 to $100,000. These days however a modest system can be installed for around $5000 which gives families of any size the chance to go green and to reduce costs.
Homeowners who decide to make the leap and have a solar power system installed in their home will have a number of different types of systems to choose from. Some of these will simply reduce costs but keep them connected to their electric company. The more expensive and upscale systems will allow homeowners to go completely off the grid and function independently away from any electric company. The best solar power systems will even allow homeowners to harness energy during the day for usage at night and for times when there is no traditional power available.
There has never been a better time for homeowners to have a solar power system installed in their home. There was once a time when the cons outweighed the pros but that time has long since past. Many of the companies that set up solar power systems for homes are now offering special deals that can help homeowners take advantage of even lower than normal prices. The time to act is now a if you own a home.
SolarGEM specializes in Orange County solar energy, Riverside solar energy, and San Bernardino solar power.
Solar power systems dramatically reduce even a large family's electrical bill and is great for the environment. Some homeowners however ask themselves "is solar power really worth it?" While it certainly costs a pretty penny to convert sunlight to energy and the initial cost of having a solar powered system installed can be expensive, the ends completely justifies the means. While it's true that material handling, manufacturing, production efficiency and installation drive up the initial price of solar power systems, homeowners will see a dramatic reduction in costs almost immediately and will feel better knowing that they are helping to reduce waste by utilizing a green technology.
Homeowners who have been on the fence for some time about whether or not to have a solar power system installed on their home can rest easy knowing that the technology has advanced rapidly over the past few years which in turn has driven costs down considerably. These falling costs have made it possible for even homeowners operating on small budgets to have a modest system installed. While these modest systems don't completely take a homeowner off the grid they still reduce monthly electricity costs significantly. Upfront expenses for installation used to cost anywhere from $20,000 to $100,000. These days however a modest system can be installed for around $5000 which gives families of any size the chance to go green and to reduce costs.
Homeowners who decide to make the leap and have a solar power system installed in their home will have a number of different types of systems to choose from. Some of these will simply reduce costs but keep them connected to their electric company. The more expensive and upscale systems will allow homeowners to go completely off the grid and function independently away from any electric company. The best solar power systems will even allow homeowners to harness energy during the day for usage at night and for times when there is no traditional power available.
There has never been a better time for homeowners to have a solar power system installed in their home. There was once a time when the cons outweighed the pros but that time has long since past. Many of the companies that set up solar power systems for homes are now offering special deals that can help homeowners take advantage of even lower than normal prices. The time to act is now a if you own a home.
SolarGEM specializes in Orange County solar energy, Riverside solar energy, and San Bernardino solar power.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
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Hybrid Solar Power Plants: Reducing Costs And Going Green
While solar power is generally considered a form of "green" energy, those involved with the technology are always looking for ways to make it both more efficient and more environmentally responsible. This is especially true with regards to persons who work in the power plant industry. Much like hybrid cars power plants are now being converted into hybrid plants that utilize both solar and traditional power methods. This is being done in an effort to slowly transition power plants over to solar power and to make them more environmentally friendly and cost efficient as well.
While conversion is still relatively expensive the conversion pays for itself over a number of years at the byproducts of creating consumable power are far less than they are in standard power plants. This means not only a cleaner and healthier environments but lower costs for consumers over time as well. In some cases after conversion has been completed a plant will utilize 25% to 50% solar power thereby reducing costs and waste dramatically.
In plants that have been converted sunlight is harvested to create hot high-pressure steam which is then used to rotate the turbines that generate electricity. The goal of scientists and others who work in the solar power and power plant industries is to reduce the cost of generating electricity so as to be more environmentally friendly and to dramatically reduce costs of energy consumption for consumers. Experts advise caution however to those who believe this technology or 100% conversion is coming in the near future. These experts have explained that the technology is extremely young, complicated and somewhat expensive but as technology grows that will change. Most experts also agree that consumers won't see dramatic savings from these types of conversions for another decade or two and realize that while consumers may be impatient with regards to this technology, when it finally arrives their patience will be well rewarded.
Experts also want consumers to know that although hybrid power plants utilizing solar power are far greener than those that do not, they are not completely clean. As mentioned previously however, as solar power technology continues to grow power plants will become greener and greener as time goes on. These same experts are also waiting for the cost of solar technology to drop so that it can be more widely adopted and utilized.
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While conversion is still relatively expensive the conversion pays for itself over a number of years at the byproducts of creating consumable power are far less than they are in standard power plants. This means not only a cleaner and healthier environments but lower costs for consumers over time as well. In some cases after conversion has been completed a plant will utilize 25% to 50% solar power thereby reducing costs and waste dramatically.
In plants that have been converted sunlight is harvested to create hot high-pressure steam which is then used to rotate the turbines that generate electricity. The goal of scientists and others who work in the solar power and power plant industries is to reduce the cost of generating electricity so as to be more environmentally friendly and to dramatically reduce costs of energy consumption for consumers. Experts advise caution however to those who believe this technology or 100% conversion is coming in the near future. These experts have explained that the technology is extremely young, complicated and somewhat expensive but as technology grows that will change. Most experts also agree that consumers won't see dramatic savings from these types of conversions for another decade or two and realize that while consumers may be impatient with regards to this technology, when it finally arrives their patience will be well rewarded.
Experts also want consumers to know that although hybrid power plants utilizing solar power are far greener than those that do not, they are not completely clean. As mentioned previously however, as solar power technology continues to grow power plants will become greener and greener as time goes on. These same experts are also waiting for the cost of solar technology to drop so that it can be more widely adopted and utilized.
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Thursday, July 5, 2012
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The Future Of Solar Power: Delivery From Space
While the technology surrounding solar power is constantly improving, many consumers and even scientists are looking for the next big breakthrough in solar power efficiency and delivery. While those who develop solar power technologies already know this many consumers are unaware that, that breakthrough is here. Solar power gathered in space rather than here on earth is set to provide the type of renewable energy that many consumers and even manufacturers have been waiting for.
While this small part of solar power technology is still in its infancy many solar power engineers believe that not only will collection of solar power become more efficient and easy but so will delivery and its usage. As this article is being written researchers around the globe are are testing equipment in space that collects solar energy and transfers it back to earth by way of microwaves and/or lasers.
This new technology is poised to not only make current solar power technologies more efficient and affordable but to also deliver solar power to remote areas of the world. This means that areas that have been affected by natural disasters and poverty will have access to power that will allow residents and rescue/relief teams to do their job more efficiently and to do things that were previously impossible without power.
By utilizing microwaves and lasers to deliver solar energy to Earth, it negates the need for stored solar power and provides instantaneous access to power needed for the necessities of life and for emergency situations. This method also allows for constant uninterrupted delivery of solar power as well. An uninterrupted power source means better living for residents of all areas on the planet and more effective means of relief and help for those areas affected by disasters and/or tragedies.
Currently this technology utilizes only small satellites that generate just enough energy for a small village but engineers have the goal of putting a large structure in space that can both gather and deliver enough energy to power even the largest cities on the planet. No one is certain when his goal will be met though engineers are confident that it will be met at some point in the not-too-distant future. When this goal is reached not only will it be possible to deliver power to any area on the planet but it should also dramatically reduce the costs associated with solar power as well.
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While this small part of solar power technology is still in its infancy many solar power engineers believe that not only will collection of solar power become more efficient and easy but so will delivery and its usage. As this article is being written researchers around the globe are are testing equipment in space that collects solar energy and transfers it back to earth by way of microwaves and/or lasers.
This new technology is poised to not only make current solar power technologies more efficient and affordable but to also deliver solar power to remote areas of the world. This means that areas that have been affected by natural disasters and poverty will have access to power that will allow residents and rescue/relief teams to do their job more efficiently and to do things that were previously impossible without power.
By utilizing microwaves and lasers to deliver solar energy to Earth, it negates the need for stored solar power and provides instantaneous access to power needed for the necessities of life and for emergency situations. This method also allows for constant uninterrupted delivery of solar power as well. An uninterrupted power source means better living for residents of all areas on the planet and more effective means of relief and help for those areas affected by disasters and/or tragedies.
Currently this technology utilizes only small satellites that generate just enough energy for a small village but engineers have the goal of putting a large structure in space that can both gather and deliver enough energy to power even the largest cities on the planet. No one is certain when his goal will be met though engineers are confident that it will be met at some point in the not-too-distant future. When this goal is reached not only will it be possible to deliver power to any area on the planet but it should also dramatically reduce the costs associated with solar power as well.
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Friday, June 22, 2012
Solar Power Facts
A few simple facts about solar power as new knowledge about the technology develop each day. One ignored fact is that in one hour of the shining sun, there is enough energy to satisfy global energy needs for a full year. So you might ask, why is there less than one percent produced today?
For one thing, solar power is expensive, however with tax incentives solar energy can pay for itself in less than five to ten years when you figure in the savings on your utilities. When you look at their past figures that said it took twenty to thirty years to pay for them, five to ten sound very reasonable.
The photovoltaic cells or solar panels are on many items that are very familiar to most people. The familiar types are on rooftops, but you’ll also find them on handheld calculators, and even spacecraft. The photovoltaic cells are made of semiconductor materials similar to computer chips. When the sun hits the cells, it knocks electrons from their atoms, and that generates electricity.
Solar thermal power plants have several techniques to turn the sun’s energy into heat sources. That heat boils water that drives a steam turbine and electricity is generated similar to coal and nuclear power plants. That source is capable of sending electric to thousands of people.
Another type focus the sunlight on a pipe of oil and the hot oil boils water for electricity. Moveable mirrors can focus the sun’s rays onto a collector tower with the receiver. Molten salt flows through the receiver and runs the generator.
There are passive solar technologies like large windows on the sunny side of a building that allows the sunlight to heat absorbent materials that are on the floor or walls. The heat then releases the heat during the night and the building remains warm. Plates on the roof will heat liquid in tubes and supplies houses with hot water.
One problem with solar power, it does not work at night, but with a storage battery where the energy is stored, that problem is solved.
Solar energy continues to grow by about 20 percent a year mainly because of the falling prices and the fact that they are now more efficient. The one fact that is hard to dismiss is that to create electricity for large cities you need large areas of land.
However for homeowners who want to be self sufficient and free from the rising cost of utilities, solar power appears the way to go.
SolarGEM specializes in Orange County solar , Riverside solar energy, and San Bernardino solar energy.
For one thing, solar power is expensive, however with tax incentives solar energy can pay for itself in less than five to ten years when you figure in the savings on your utilities. When you look at their past figures that said it took twenty to thirty years to pay for them, five to ten sound very reasonable.
The photovoltaic cells or solar panels are on many items that are very familiar to most people. The familiar types are on rooftops, but you’ll also find them on handheld calculators, and even spacecraft. The photovoltaic cells are made of semiconductor materials similar to computer chips. When the sun hits the cells, it knocks electrons from their atoms, and that generates electricity.
Solar thermal power plants have several techniques to turn the sun’s energy into heat sources. That heat boils water that drives a steam turbine and electricity is generated similar to coal and nuclear power plants. That source is capable of sending electric to thousands of people.
Another type focus the sunlight on a pipe of oil and the hot oil boils water for electricity. Moveable mirrors can focus the sun’s rays onto a collector tower with the receiver. Molten salt flows through the receiver and runs the generator.
There are passive solar technologies like large windows on the sunny side of a building that allows the sunlight to heat absorbent materials that are on the floor or walls. The heat then releases the heat during the night and the building remains warm. Plates on the roof will heat liquid in tubes and supplies houses with hot water.
One problem with solar power, it does not work at night, but with a storage battery where the energy is stored, that problem is solved.
Solar energy continues to grow by about 20 percent a year mainly because of the falling prices and the fact that they are now more efficient. The one fact that is hard to dismiss is that to create electricity for large cities you need large areas of land.
However for homeowners who want to be self sufficient and free from the rising cost of utilities, solar power appears the way to go.
SolarGEM specializes in Orange County solar , Riverside solar energy, and San Bernardino solar energy.
The Different Types of Solar Power
Some say that the Monocrystalline silicon (mono-silicon or single silicon) is the most efficient solar panels on the market today. When the sun hits the panels more of it turns into electricity than other types of solar panels. They are more expensive because of the high silicon content but you don’t need as many of them.
Polycrystalline silicon (multicrystalline, multi-silicon, ribbon) panels with lower silicon levels are less expensive to produce. They’re not quite as efficient but have a better construction that makes up for it. They are good for roofs.
Thin film (amorphous silicon, cadmium telluride, copper indium gallium (di) selenide.) Wow, now that’s a name in itself. They are very inexpensive to make, and you’ll never see them on a roof because they are inefficient as well. They use them on big solar farm projects where they have a lot of land.
BIPV (building integrated photovoltaics) they look like real roofing tiles, and because they look good they cost more. However they are less efficient and you need a large sunny roof to even make a dent in the electric bill. There are questions how long they will last as well.
Last, but not least is the solar hot water (thermal) panels. They are not electric so instead of saving on your electric bill, you’ll save on your gas bill that heats your hot water tank. There are some that provide heat and even air conditioning.
These are just a few of the different types of solar power. Many look into purchasing solar panels, and the best way to understand what would work best for you is to go to your local solar panel dealer. They know the ins and outs of every solar panel available and will be able to answer all of your questions.
Anytime you hire a company to do work at your home there are certain things you need to look for. A business that has references, and don’t be afraid to contact them. You don’t want someone who works out of their home. They need to have a place of business and a telephone. A printed contract that states everything they will do for you and it needs to have their name and address printed, not written on that contract. Approximate start dates are an important part of the contract as well as an approximate date to complete the project.
Never pay any company in full, but you need to give them a decent down payment and a final payment when they complete the work.
SolarGEM specializes in Orange County solar , Riverside solar energy, and San Bernardino solar energy.
Polycrystalline silicon (multicrystalline, multi-silicon, ribbon) panels with lower silicon levels are less expensive to produce. They’re not quite as efficient but have a better construction that makes up for it. They are good for roofs.
Thin film (amorphous silicon, cadmium telluride, copper indium gallium (di) selenide.) Wow, now that’s a name in itself. They are very inexpensive to make, and you’ll never see them on a roof because they are inefficient as well. They use them on big solar farm projects where they have a lot of land.
BIPV (building integrated photovoltaics) they look like real roofing tiles, and because they look good they cost more. However they are less efficient and you need a large sunny roof to even make a dent in the electric bill. There are questions how long they will last as well.
Last, but not least is the solar hot water (thermal) panels. They are not electric so instead of saving on your electric bill, you’ll save on your gas bill that heats your hot water tank. There are some that provide heat and even air conditioning.
These are just a few of the different types of solar power. Many look into purchasing solar panels, and the best way to understand what would work best for you is to go to your local solar panel dealer. They know the ins and outs of every solar panel available and will be able to answer all of your questions.
Anytime you hire a company to do work at your home there are certain things you need to look for. A business that has references, and don’t be afraid to contact them. You don’t want someone who works out of their home. They need to have a place of business and a telephone. A printed contract that states everything they will do for you and it needs to have their name and address printed, not written on that contract. Approximate start dates are an important part of the contract as well as an approximate date to complete the project.
Never pay any company in full, but you need to give them a decent down payment and a final payment when they complete the work.
SolarGEM specializes in Orange County solar , Riverside solar energy, and San Bernardino solar energy.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Solar Heating
So what’s solar heating you ask? A Solar heating system reduces the need for conventional water heating by about 2/3. Normally a solar heating system has two parts, a solar collector and a storage tank. The collector heats the water, then it stores the water in the storage tank until it is ready to use. A conventional system is set up in addition to the solar heating system in case additional heating is necessary.
They call these active and passive solar heating systems. The conventional system uses electricity and pumps to circulate the water. The solar heating system relies on gravity and circulates the water when heated. The solar systems are actually more reliable because they have no electrical components and are easily maintained and last longer.
The government agency that’s dedicated to energy efficiency says there are five elements that constitute a complete passive solar home design that generates solar heating: 1) the entry point of solar light (aperture); 2) their hard, dark surface of the storage element, (absorber); 3) the materials that retain/store the heat that the sunlight produces and distributes (thermal mass); 4) how solar heat circulates from the collection and storage points into areas of your house (distribution); 5) and elements to shade the aperture area during summer months, like roof overhangs (control). The control ensures that the house will be comfortable in the summer months.
Passive solar design can have total reliance on solar power, or partial use that will produce solar heat and it will depend solely on the geographical location and design. Other things that will play a key role in the passive solar design will be wind patterns, vegetation, topography, and even the amount of sunshine in the area, plus the performance of the building.
New construction can easily be designed with the passive solar design in mind. Even existing buildings can be retrofitted to meet the qualifications stated above.
It goes without saying that the solar heating systems will help the environment and will also provide savings to those who invest in the systems. The savings will be obvious as the electric company statements decrease with their use. Possibly in time even you can resell some of your power to the electric company that will be added benefits to the homeowner or business.
The U.S. Department of Energy publishes estimates to show exactly what we can expect when we invest in solar heating and how the systems impact the environment so we no longer depend on fossil fuel and conventional electricity.
SolarGEM specializes in Orange County solar power, solar Orange County, and Orange County solar energy.
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They call these active and passive solar heating systems. The conventional system uses electricity and pumps to circulate the water. The solar heating system relies on gravity and circulates the water when heated. The solar systems are actually more reliable because they have no electrical components and are easily maintained and last longer.
The government agency that’s dedicated to energy efficiency says there are five elements that constitute a complete passive solar home design that generates solar heating: 1) the entry point of solar light (aperture); 2) their hard, dark surface of the storage element, (absorber); 3) the materials that retain/store the heat that the sunlight produces and distributes (thermal mass); 4) how solar heat circulates from the collection and storage points into areas of your house (distribution); 5) and elements to shade the aperture area during summer months, like roof overhangs (control). The control ensures that the house will be comfortable in the summer months.
Passive solar design can have total reliance on solar power, or partial use that will produce solar heat and it will depend solely on the geographical location and design. Other things that will play a key role in the passive solar design will be wind patterns, vegetation, topography, and even the amount of sunshine in the area, plus the performance of the building.
New construction can easily be designed with the passive solar design in mind. Even existing buildings can be retrofitted to meet the qualifications stated above.
It goes without saying that the solar heating systems will help the environment and will also provide savings to those who invest in the systems. The savings will be obvious as the electric company statements decrease with their use. Possibly in time even you can resell some of your power to the electric company that will be added benefits to the homeowner or business.
The U.S. Department of Energy publishes estimates to show exactly what we can expect when we invest in solar heating and how the systems impact the environment so we no longer depend on fossil fuel and conventional electricity.
SolarGEM specializes in Orange County solar power, solar Orange County, and Orange County solar energy.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
Solar Energy Systems
Many people have become more energy efficient in recent months and are looking into solar energy systems to decrease their utility bills. Much has been said and many are simply confused and want more information before they make their final decision. Without a doubt, solar energy is the cleanest source of electricity that’s available today and it makes sense because that energy comes directly from the sun.
Who can benefit the most from the sun’s energy? Those who live in the sun belt like California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, the southwest deserts and the Rocky Mountain States. States where the sun shines the greater part of every year will receive the most benefit from their solar energy systems.
The most common solar energy systems capture the sunlight and convert it into electricity. The photovoltaic (PV) systems emit no greenhouse gases, and the more we use them, the more we slow global warming. The advantages are numerous and the most popular are low maintenance and the ability of generating electricity for many years to come. Then when you add lower utility bills, the advantages grow far above any disadvantages.
Listed on the plus side, several states offer tax credits and/or rebates, including federal, state and local tax credits.
One of the questions you’ll have to answer for yourself is do you want to just lower your electric bills, or will you use the solar energy systems to completely do away with the local utility company? There are systems that use an independent system that is actually off the grid. They provide practically all or at least most of your electricity. These systems are common in rural areas where utilities are very high.
They usually have a battery system for use at night or in cloudy weather. Many also use generators as a backup.
When you have reached the stage where you need to talk to an expert before that final decision, it would probably be best for you to contact a certified solar electrical contractor. They can help you determine how much solar power system you will need and will give you an estimate how much you should save in the long run.
The company will also tell you the best location of your solar power system. The majority of users install the systems on their rooftops. However there are other systems available such as ground mounted and integrated shade structure like an awning, or one that is incorporated into roofing materials.
The solar power systems have been improved steadily and many are choosing these systems as opposed to other systems such as wind.
SolarGEM specializes in Los Angeles solar power, Riverside solar, and Orange County solar.
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Who can benefit the most from the sun’s energy? Those who live in the sun belt like California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, the southwest deserts and the Rocky Mountain States. States where the sun shines the greater part of every year will receive the most benefit from their solar energy systems.
The most common solar energy systems capture the sunlight and convert it into electricity. The photovoltaic (PV) systems emit no greenhouse gases, and the more we use them, the more we slow global warming. The advantages are numerous and the most popular are low maintenance and the ability of generating electricity for many years to come. Then when you add lower utility bills, the advantages grow far above any disadvantages.
Listed on the plus side, several states offer tax credits and/or rebates, including federal, state and local tax credits.
One of the questions you’ll have to answer for yourself is do you want to just lower your electric bills, or will you use the solar energy systems to completely do away with the local utility company? There are systems that use an independent system that is actually off the grid. They provide practically all or at least most of your electricity. These systems are common in rural areas where utilities are very high.
They usually have a battery system for use at night or in cloudy weather. Many also use generators as a backup.
When you have reached the stage where you need to talk to an expert before that final decision, it would probably be best for you to contact a certified solar electrical contractor. They can help you determine how much solar power system you will need and will give you an estimate how much you should save in the long run.
The company will also tell you the best location of your solar power system. The majority of users install the systems on their rooftops. However there are other systems available such as ground mounted and integrated shade structure like an awning, or one that is incorporated into roofing materials.
The solar power systems have been improved steadily and many are choosing these systems as opposed to other systems such as wind.
SolarGEM specializes in Los Angeles solar power, Riverside solar, and Orange County solar.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Orange County Solar Power: Stickers for Solar Panels?
Whenever a new product comes on the marketplace, there’s always someone who will invent ways to increase their productivity. In the case of solar panels, they call them stickers. They’re made of polymer film and can be installed on your existing solar panels. They emboss the stickers with microstructures that will bend the light and use it to reflect and boost the amount of energy the panels use, as much as 10%. Otherwise this light would just reflect off the panels and be of no use.
The preferred way to use the stickers is to install them when the solar power units are still at the factory. They can also be installed on your solar panels after installation, and they can be added with the same rate of benefits.
You may ask if the addition of the stickers will increase the energy of the solar panels. Yes they do enhance the solar panels. They also claim that the stickers are cost effective, and should last for the duration of the solar panels themselves.
There are other additives on the market such as solar trackers and micro inverters that will add to the efficiency of the solar panels, they can both be added at the factory or after the panels have been installed.
As you strive to improve your footprint on this old world, you’ll want to keep track of all of the improvements that will improve your ability to control your costs. When a new product that works alongside your solar panel and increases its productivity by 10% that will definitely show up in your utility bills. Say your electric bills runs in the neighborhood of $200 per month and probably higher in the summer months, when you decrease your bill by $20 that should lower the total costs of the entire solar panels.
Check with the professionals as you debate the ins and outs of solar power. They can explain how the solar panels work and what would be most advantageous for your property. They’ll come to your home and give you a written estimate of your costs, the types of rebates available from the government, and how much energy you will save.
Go online and you’ll find many local companies, and ask several for quotes. Ask for references, and you may want to also contact your utility companies. The Better Business Bureau may be helpful in suggesting good competent licensed businesses. Get everything in writing and read their contracts.
SolarGEM specializes in Los Angeles solar power, Riverside solar, and Orange County solar.
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The preferred way to use the stickers is to install them when the solar power units are still at the factory. They can also be installed on your solar panels after installation, and they can be added with the same rate of benefits.
You may ask if the addition of the stickers will increase the energy of the solar panels. Yes they do enhance the solar panels. They also claim that the stickers are cost effective, and should last for the duration of the solar panels themselves.
There are other additives on the market such as solar trackers and micro inverters that will add to the efficiency of the solar panels, they can both be added at the factory or after the panels have been installed.
As you strive to improve your footprint on this old world, you’ll want to keep track of all of the improvements that will improve your ability to control your costs. When a new product that works alongside your solar panel and increases its productivity by 10% that will definitely show up in your utility bills. Say your electric bills runs in the neighborhood of $200 per month and probably higher in the summer months, when you decrease your bill by $20 that should lower the total costs of the entire solar panels.
Check with the professionals as you debate the ins and outs of solar power. They can explain how the solar panels work and what would be most advantageous for your property. They’ll come to your home and give you a written estimate of your costs, the types of rebates available from the government, and how much energy you will save.
Go online and you’ll find many local companies, and ask several for quotes. Ask for references, and you may want to also contact your utility companies. The Better Business Bureau may be helpful in suggesting good competent licensed businesses. Get everything in writing and read their contracts.
SolarGEM specializes in Los Angeles solar power, Riverside solar, and Orange County solar.
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Monday, April 23, 2012
Solar Power Becoming More Affordable
Like any new product once it becomes popular, the prices go down. Think back to televisions especially color. A twelve-inch TV would cost hundreds of dollars. Now they practically give them away. In time, solar power will be cheaper, easier to install, and competition from all of the companies investing will drive the costs down. That’s how it works in this country. People investing in people, and when the government moves aside and let the public buy the products, you’ll find they are cheaper and more affordable.
Ever since their inception people have liked the idea of solar power, actually much more popular than the wind. After all, the sun always shines even on a cloudy day. It’s always there, and for us to ignore that truth, the longer it will take us to jump on board.
The twenty-year pay off plan scared many people and no wonder. Who wants to be obligated for twenty years? However with all the breakthroughs, the range is between three to five years. The huge advantage of solar power is that you may be self-sufficient long before that. Especially when you figure in reduced utility bills.
Unsightly was another drawback. People didn’t want those ugly things on top of their roof. Today they place them on the backside of the property, a back yard shed, or any other place that the sun shines for the largest part of the day. They can hide them out of sight, and only the utility company knows.
You’ll know too when the utility company sends you a credit on your monthly statement. They’ll owe you, imagine that. Soon there will be investors who see the potential of solar power especially when you live in a sun state like California. They’ll take the ideas and run with them. They’ll create new ideas and we’ll laugh at the old solar power collecting systems.
What they need to do though is create them in this country, not abroad. The businesses that operate today are promoting themselves and claiming that their products are better, nicer looking, and better affordable. They’re silent as well, and your quiet time will remain quiet and they won’t blast you like those wind machines. They won’t kill a bunch of birds either.
So what are you waiting for? Go online and find a local company that focuses on solar power, and when the utility bills start coming in with zero balances you’ll brag to your neighbors and convince them to buy solar as well.
SolarGEM specializes in Los Angeles solar power, Riverside solar, and Orange County solar.
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Ever since their inception people have liked the idea of solar power, actually much more popular than the wind. After all, the sun always shines even on a cloudy day. It’s always there, and for us to ignore that truth, the longer it will take us to jump on board.
The twenty-year pay off plan scared many people and no wonder. Who wants to be obligated for twenty years? However with all the breakthroughs, the range is between three to five years. The huge advantage of solar power is that you may be self-sufficient long before that. Especially when you figure in reduced utility bills.
Unsightly was another drawback. People didn’t want those ugly things on top of their roof. Today they place them on the backside of the property, a back yard shed, or any other place that the sun shines for the largest part of the day. They can hide them out of sight, and only the utility company knows.
You’ll know too when the utility company sends you a credit on your monthly statement. They’ll owe you, imagine that. Soon there will be investors who see the potential of solar power especially when you live in a sun state like California. They’ll take the ideas and run with them. They’ll create new ideas and we’ll laugh at the old solar power collecting systems.
What they need to do though is create them in this country, not abroad. The businesses that operate today are promoting themselves and claiming that their products are better, nicer looking, and better affordable. They’re silent as well, and your quiet time will remain quiet and they won’t blast you like those wind machines. They won’t kill a bunch of birds either.
So what are you waiting for? Go online and find a local company that focuses on solar power, and when the utility bills start coming in with zero balances you’ll brag to your neighbors and convince them to buy solar as well.
SolarGEM specializes in Los Angeles solar power, Riverside solar, and Orange County solar.
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Saturday, March 31, 2012
Why We Are Encouraged to Use Solar Power And Why Most People Don’t Have It
When any new product hits the market place, people are naturally skeptical, and if that product is expensive most want nothing to do with it, and tack on ugly, the product usually falls by the roadside. Possibly those are a couple of reasons why solar power hasn’t taken hold in our country. However you can’t rule out the economy in the equation either. There are a lot of people out of work, have taken lower paying employment, and have no interest in a product that has never been proven.
However as we sit by and watch our utility bills rise higher and higher, we realize that something needs to be done. Even if we don’t agree with the go green crowd, we still realize that the costs hit us too. We do care about the environment so possibly now is the time to check on solar power.
Without a doubt, there have been changes and improvements in the product, and the number one fact that we can’t ignore, solar power does decrease our utility bills. If you’re still in doubt, check around and find someone who has solar power, and ask them, “Has it helped lower your utility bills?”
Are you aware that solar power captures sunlight using photovoltaic cells and converts them into electricity? Imagine how you will feel when your neighbor’s lights go out during a storm and your home’s unaffected. Then compare your neighbor’s electric bill with yours, and there is actually no comparison. You even may be able to sell some of your unused electricity to the utility company. Your electricity bill will come with a minus amount.
The initial investment is high, but when you spread it out over a period of years, you will still be saving money in the long run.
To deal with the ‘ugly’ part of the equation, there are some products that look more like roof tiles than solar panels. Or you may even be able to hide them on the backside of your property. One of the biggest assets, the value of your property increases.
If you’re still in doubt, contact a local company that knows all the ins and outs of the business. Look on the internet and see what’s available. Do your homework, sit down and figure out how much you can expect to save on your utilities, and that alone should convince you.
Above all, realize that solar power is here to stay, and will give your family stability in a world where there’s not a lot out there.
SolarGEM specializes in Los Angeles solar power, solar Los Angeles, and Orange County solar.
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However as we sit by and watch our utility bills rise higher and higher, we realize that something needs to be done. Even if we don’t agree with the go green crowd, we still realize that the costs hit us too. We do care about the environment so possibly now is the time to check on solar power.
Without a doubt, there have been changes and improvements in the product, and the number one fact that we can’t ignore, solar power does decrease our utility bills. If you’re still in doubt, check around and find someone who has solar power, and ask them, “Has it helped lower your utility bills?”
Are you aware that solar power captures sunlight using photovoltaic cells and converts them into electricity? Imagine how you will feel when your neighbor’s lights go out during a storm and your home’s unaffected. Then compare your neighbor’s electric bill with yours, and there is actually no comparison. You even may be able to sell some of your unused electricity to the utility company. Your electricity bill will come with a minus amount.
The initial investment is high, but when you spread it out over a period of years, you will still be saving money in the long run.
To deal with the ‘ugly’ part of the equation, there are some products that look more like roof tiles than solar panels. Or you may even be able to hide them on the backside of your property. One of the biggest assets, the value of your property increases.
If you’re still in doubt, contact a local company that knows all the ins and outs of the business. Look on the internet and see what’s available. Do your homework, sit down and figure out how much you can expect to save on your utilities, and that alone should convince you.
Above all, realize that solar power is here to stay, and will give your family stability in a world where there’s not a lot out there.
SolarGEM specializes in Los Angeles solar power, solar Los Angeles, and Orange County solar.
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Thursday, March 15, 2012
Orange County Solar: The Different Solar Power Systems
You’ve probably seen and possibly used solar power systems without being aware of it. You’ve seen calculators powered by the sun. Well, that’s the integrated solar panel that’s built right into the object. You’ll find many other small electronic devices that powered by the sun, things like garden lights, fountains, flashlights and many others. They work great, and have continued to work throughout the years.
Then you’ll find the portability integrated solar power units that you can move easily and they don’t require power cords or fuel. They are maintenance free. They have an internal battery that lasts much longer than regular batteries. The problems with these they may not be practical with larger appliances. If the battery quits working, you will have to replace the entire unit because parts are difficult to replace.
Direct Solar feeds the energy to a pump or appliance without a battery. It consists of a small panel, a mounting mechanism, and the pump or appliance. The cost is usually not expensive because they don’t require batteries and are easy to install. They use them for water systems and well pumps. They only run during sunny days.
Solar Battery DC systems consist of the solar panel, mounting system, battery bank, charge controller and connection to the electronic device. The charge controller prevents the PV units from overcharging the battery. These systems store the sun’s energy even on cloudy days or at night and also have a remote capability. Businesses use them to light their signs, water features that use high efficiency pumps that they made especially for these systems.
One of the disadvantages is they produce DC direct current while many appliances require AC alternating current. Depending on how much storage you need, the cost can increase with the amount of batteries needed, and the batteries require regular maintenance.
These have been a few of the simple solar power systems for those who may not want to invest in the entire house systems that are available today. Regardless of the type system you may need, the variety has increased the popularity of solar power. It is the coming way we will supply the needed electricity to our homes and for those who want to be self-sufficient, solar panels are the way to go, from simple to complex.
Your best bet is to talk to a professional, a solar power company, and they will be able to help you in your search for all your solar power needs.
SolarGEM specializes in Los Angeles solar power, solar Los Angeles, and Los Angeles solar energy
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Then you’ll find the portability integrated solar power units that you can move easily and they don’t require power cords or fuel. They are maintenance free. They have an internal battery that lasts much longer than regular batteries. The problems with these they may not be practical with larger appliances. If the battery quits working, you will have to replace the entire unit because parts are difficult to replace.
Direct Solar feeds the energy to a pump or appliance without a battery. It consists of a small panel, a mounting mechanism, and the pump or appliance. The cost is usually not expensive because they don’t require batteries and are easy to install. They use them for water systems and well pumps. They only run during sunny days.
Solar Battery DC systems consist of the solar panel, mounting system, battery bank, charge controller and connection to the electronic device. The charge controller prevents the PV units from overcharging the battery. These systems store the sun’s energy even on cloudy days or at night and also have a remote capability. Businesses use them to light their signs, water features that use high efficiency pumps that they made especially for these systems.
One of the disadvantages is they produce DC direct current while many appliances require AC alternating current. Depending on how much storage you need, the cost can increase with the amount of batteries needed, and the batteries require regular maintenance.
These have been a few of the simple solar power systems for those who may not want to invest in the entire house systems that are available today. Regardless of the type system you may need, the variety has increased the popularity of solar power. It is the coming way we will supply the needed electricity to our homes and for those who want to be self-sufficient, solar panels are the way to go, from simple to complex.
Your best bet is to talk to a professional, a solar power company, and they will be able to help you in your search for all your solar power needs.
SolarGEM specializes in Los Angeles solar power, solar Los Angeles, and Los Angeles solar energy
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Monday, February 27, 2012
Orange County Solar Power: Choose the Correct Installer For Solar Power
Solar Power units are cropping up all over and you’re sure to have one in your own neighborhood. When you purchase any item that promises to last for a period of twenty years or longer, be sure to choose an installer who knows his business. You sure don’t want one who is all talk without any knowledge of the product.
The Better Business Bureau may be the first place to start, and if you’ve already decided on a couple of contractors, the BBB may have complaints on many of them. They keep tract of complaints filed by their customers. You could also investigate the company through Workers Compensation. Just enter their license number and the entire history of the company shows up. Things like the owner’s name, the date they opened the business, and complaints, if any. If you find complaints, see if the company dealt with them because not all complaints are legitimate.
The contractor you hire should have a place of business, licensed with satisfied customers. Don’t hire someone who works out of his car with a cell phone in his pocket, and a contract without a typed name and address. When someone asks for the entire amount up front, shy away from them fast.
Question your contractor and ask if he uses an independent system or a grid-tied system. The grid-tied system allows the customer to sell unused power back to the utility company. The off the grid independent system stores the power in batteries, and you may need a backup generator for emergencies. If the contractor doesn’t know the definition of those systems, tell him to take a hike.
You’ll want quality parts installed and quality and cheap don’t go hand in hand. Educate yourself so you’ll know one from the other. Insist on a printed contract that spells out the entire process including cost and payments. High prices don’t necessarily mean quality nor cheap doesn’t mean cheap products.
Do you live in an area where solar power will work to your advantage? If you live in the Northeast or Alaska they aren’t good reception areas.
Research the different types of solar power systems because they upgrade the systems regularly. Now you can buy solar shingles instead of the large ugly solar panels. One word of caution, whenever you install anything on the roof or your home, make sure your homeowner’s insurance covers the new addition. They may disqualify your claim if you don’t check it out first. Be cautious so you won’t be sorry.
SolarGem specializes in Orange County solar power, Riverside solar power, San Bernardino solar power.
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The Better Business Bureau may be the first place to start, and if you’ve already decided on a couple of contractors, the BBB may have complaints on many of them. They keep tract of complaints filed by their customers. You could also investigate the company through Workers Compensation. Just enter their license number and the entire history of the company shows up. Things like the owner’s name, the date they opened the business, and complaints, if any. If you find complaints, see if the company dealt with them because not all complaints are legitimate.
The contractor you hire should have a place of business, licensed with satisfied customers. Don’t hire someone who works out of his car with a cell phone in his pocket, and a contract without a typed name and address. When someone asks for the entire amount up front, shy away from them fast.
Question your contractor and ask if he uses an independent system or a grid-tied system. The grid-tied system allows the customer to sell unused power back to the utility company. The off the grid independent system stores the power in batteries, and you may need a backup generator for emergencies. If the contractor doesn’t know the definition of those systems, tell him to take a hike.
You’ll want quality parts installed and quality and cheap don’t go hand in hand. Educate yourself so you’ll know one from the other. Insist on a printed contract that spells out the entire process including cost and payments. High prices don’t necessarily mean quality nor cheap doesn’t mean cheap products.
Do you live in an area where solar power will work to your advantage? If you live in the Northeast or Alaska they aren’t good reception areas.
Research the different types of solar power systems because they upgrade the systems regularly. Now you can buy solar shingles instead of the large ugly solar panels. One word of caution, whenever you install anything on the roof or your home, make sure your homeowner’s insurance covers the new addition. They may disqualify your claim if you don’t check it out first. Be cautious so you won’t be sorry.
SolarGem specializes in Orange County solar power, Riverside solar power, San Bernardino solar power.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Orange County Solar: Know the Solar Panel Components
Whether you’re doing the work yourself, or hiring a professional, you still need to know the components of the solar panels. Knowing what to look for and what is actually needed will be a tremendous help and will save you money in the process.
You don’t want to use parts that won’t work well together. Quality parts installed with inferior parts will cause your solar panels to work inefficiently. So before you decide educate yourself.
The basic part of solar power is the solar cell or photovoltaic. The cells are made of materials that will create a reaction when exposed to the sun. This harnesses electricity from this reaction. Compare the solar cell with a small hand held solar calculator that works on the same principle but on a much larger scale.
The most identifiable part of the solar power system is the solar panel. It will also be the most expensive and most important element of the entire system. They come in a variety of sizes and depend on the homeowner’s needs and budget. They have improved them so vastly that they mount directly onto the roof instead of shingles. The design only requires a ½ pound ballast without drilling or penetration of the surface of the roof.
The second, the power inverter, a critical component that takes the low voltage DC power generated and converts it to high voltage (110v) that you use in your home. Make sure the inverter is high in quality components with large heat sinks. That will keep your equipment working at high capacity so you won’t lose energy while it transforms.
You need the right gauge of wiring with shielding that brings it up to code without potential fire hazards.
When you have a monitoring system you will be able to accurately check the system and it should give you a read out of the amount of power your system generates. Many panels come with an extended warranty of 20-25 years depending on the quality of the system.
If all of this sounds too difficult for a home handyman to tackle, then consider contacting a professional. The solar panel contractor will come to your home and tell you exactly what you will need to upgrade your power needs. Just be sure the contractor is licensed and will have a contract that will have everything spelled out including cost. When any contractor asks for the entire payment up front, beware, but be fair and give him a decent down payment and withhold the final payment until the job is done.
SolarGem specializes in Orange County solar power, Riverside solar power, San Bernardino solar power.
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You don’t want to use parts that won’t work well together. Quality parts installed with inferior parts will cause your solar panels to work inefficiently. So before you decide educate yourself.
The basic part of solar power is the solar cell or photovoltaic. The cells are made of materials that will create a reaction when exposed to the sun. This harnesses electricity from this reaction. Compare the solar cell with a small hand held solar calculator that works on the same principle but on a much larger scale.
The most identifiable part of the solar power system is the solar panel. It will also be the most expensive and most important element of the entire system. They come in a variety of sizes and depend on the homeowner’s needs and budget. They have improved them so vastly that they mount directly onto the roof instead of shingles. The design only requires a ½ pound ballast without drilling or penetration of the surface of the roof.
The second, the power inverter, a critical component that takes the low voltage DC power generated and converts it to high voltage (110v) that you use in your home. Make sure the inverter is high in quality components with large heat sinks. That will keep your equipment working at high capacity so you won’t lose energy while it transforms.
You need the right gauge of wiring with shielding that brings it up to code without potential fire hazards.
When you have a monitoring system you will be able to accurately check the system and it should give you a read out of the amount of power your system generates. Many panels come with an extended warranty of 20-25 years depending on the quality of the system.
If all of this sounds too difficult for a home handyman to tackle, then consider contacting a professional. The solar panel contractor will come to your home and tell you exactly what you will need to upgrade your power needs. Just be sure the contractor is licensed and will have a contract that will have everything spelled out including cost. When any contractor asks for the entire payment up front, beware, but be fair and give him a decent down payment and withhold the final payment until the job is done.
SolarGem specializes in Orange County solar power, Riverside solar power, San Bernardino solar power.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Solar Power REC's: An Investment Into Yourself
There are numerous reasons for investing in and utilizing a solar powered energy system for your home. There are of course those individuals who purchase a system in order to become more eco-friendly and reduce their carbon footprint and then there are those homeowners who simply want to save money and drastically reduce their monthly electric bill. There is also the camp that adopts solar energy in order to help reduce energy consumption and strain on utility companies.
There is one group however that often flies under the radar when it comes to groups that utilize solar power in their homes. This group is concerned with "REC's" or Renewable Energy Credits. It's a little-known fact that homeowners utilizing solar power are eligible for REC's which are essentially credits homeowners can use to reduce their electric bill even further. Technically speaking REC's are property rights of the environmental and nonpower qualities of solar electricity generation. What it means is that homeowners who produce an excess of energy via their solar power system can sell it to their local utility company. Electric companies by excess solar energy and pay homeowners with REC's which often results in no electric bill for the homeowner.
Even better news for those who love the benefits of REC's and for those who might want to have a solar power system installed in their home is that utility companies are now beginning to pay cash for REC's. A single REC is created when 1000 kw's of renewable energy is produced by a solar energy system. Whenever this happens electric companies will seek to purchase these REC's in order to meet clean energy requirements that have been set forth by the California Energy Commission.
Again, solar power offers numerous advantages and no drawbacks. With the addition of the REC program solar power specialists and firms are expecting the technology to grow in popularity even faster in the coming years which will drive costs down even further allowing even more homeowners to introduce the technology to their homes. Investing in solar power used to be an investment solely into cleaner, greener, and more eco-friendly technology. Now it can also be called an investment to the self as well.
If you're homeowner who's interested in a solar energy system for any reason you can begin searching for a vendor online. While searching for a vendor it would also be appropriate to begin researching any existing local REC programs as well. Regulations regarding these programs may vary from county to county and even from state to state so it is highly advisable to have facts in hand before making any decisions, especially if REC's are your motivating factor for wanting to purchase a solar powered system for your home.
SolarGem specializes in Orange County solar power, Riverside solar power, San Bernardino solar power, and Los Angeles solar power.
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There is one group however that often flies under the radar when it comes to groups that utilize solar power in their homes. This group is concerned with "REC's" or Renewable Energy Credits. It's a little-known fact that homeowners utilizing solar power are eligible for REC's which are essentially credits homeowners can use to reduce their electric bill even further. Technically speaking REC's are property rights of the environmental and nonpower qualities of solar electricity generation. What it means is that homeowners who produce an excess of energy via their solar power system can sell it to their local utility company. Electric companies by excess solar energy and pay homeowners with REC's which often results in no electric bill for the homeowner.
Even better news for those who love the benefits of REC's and for those who might want to have a solar power system installed in their home is that utility companies are now beginning to pay cash for REC's. A single REC is created when 1000 kw's of renewable energy is produced by a solar energy system. Whenever this happens electric companies will seek to purchase these REC's in order to meet clean energy requirements that have been set forth by the California Energy Commission.
Again, solar power offers numerous advantages and no drawbacks. With the addition of the REC program solar power specialists and firms are expecting the technology to grow in popularity even faster in the coming years which will drive costs down even further allowing even more homeowners to introduce the technology to their homes. Investing in solar power used to be an investment solely into cleaner, greener, and more eco-friendly technology. Now it can also be called an investment to the self as well.
If you're homeowner who's interested in a solar energy system for any reason you can begin searching for a vendor online. While searching for a vendor it would also be appropriate to begin researching any existing local REC programs as well. Regulations regarding these programs may vary from county to county and even from state to state so it is highly advisable to have facts in hand before making any decisions, especially if REC's are your motivating factor for wanting to purchase a solar powered system for your home.
SolarGem specializes in Orange County solar power, Riverside solar power, San Bernardino solar power, and Los Angeles solar power.
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Monday, January 9, 2012
Solar Power Advantages
Advocates of living "green" and those that support/utilize solar power can offer plenty of reasons why this type of renewable energy should and will one day replace those energies that utilize fossil fuels. Solar energy along with hydropower, biomass, and even geothermal energy are all considered green energies meaning they produce no byproducts and carry no side effects in their usage.
These environmentally friendly energy sources do not emit any harmful carbon dioxide like fossil fuels do. For the next 5 billion years or so our sun will continue to stand as an unlimited energy source, the same of which can not be said for fossil fuels. As the technology surrounding solar power continues to advance rapidly, more homeowners and even owners of commercial and industrial buildings are adopting solar power and moving away from traditional power supplies. Not only is solar power far more efficient than traditional fossil fuel-based power but it saves people a ton of money and saves the Earth and its population from excessive pollution/dependency on fossil fuels.
For those people concerned more with the environment and saving money, solar power is an excellent alternative energy because it does not contribute to climate change, acid rains, and it emits no pollution of any kind. Energy is simply captured from our star and converted into usable electricity. Currently solar technology allows for the sun's energy to be converted in two different ways. The first being by converting the sun's energy into thermal energy and the second by utilizing photovoltaic cells. Expect even greater technologies as the years roll on.
Perhaps best of all with regards to solar energy is those that utilize it have an almost unlimited supply of power. No longer do people need to be as energy conscious as they once were nor need they worry about their elected bill being run up because of lights, television sets, and computers left on for extended periods of time. Solar power best serves large families, especially those with children, and large commercial structures. Utilizing solar power allows parents to stop worrying about their children leaving lights on or things running and allows business owners to stop worrying about excessively large electric bills due to a great number of computers and lights being used all the time.
Anyone interested in solar power these days has a distinct advantage over individuals who invested in the technology in years and decades past. This advantage comes by way of cost as the technology has advanced to the point where it is relatively affordable to just about anyone. While it's true the initial setup cost can equal several thousand dollars, a solar powered system for both homes and businesses pays for itself in a relatively short amount of time.
SolarGem specializes in Orange County solar power, Riverside solar power, San Bernardino solar power, Los Angeles solar power, Orange County solar panels, Riverside solar panels, San Bernardino solar panels, and Los Angeles solar panels.
These environmentally friendly energy sources do not emit any harmful carbon dioxide like fossil fuels do. For the next 5 billion years or so our sun will continue to stand as an unlimited energy source, the same of which can not be said for fossil fuels. As the technology surrounding solar power continues to advance rapidly, more homeowners and even owners of commercial and industrial buildings are adopting solar power and moving away from traditional power supplies. Not only is solar power far more efficient than traditional fossil fuel-based power but it saves people a ton of money and saves the Earth and its population from excessive pollution/dependency on fossil fuels.
For those people concerned more with the environment and saving money, solar power is an excellent alternative energy because it does not contribute to climate change, acid rains, and it emits no pollution of any kind. Energy is simply captured from our star and converted into usable electricity. Currently solar technology allows for the sun's energy to be converted in two different ways. The first being by converting the sun's energy into thermal energy and the second by utilizing photovoltaic cells. Expect even greater technologies as the years roll on.
Perhaps best of all with regards to solar energy is those that utilize it have an almost unlimited supply of power. No longer do people need to be as energy conscious as they once were nor need they worry about their elected bill being run up because of lights, television sets, and computers left on for extended periods of time. Solar power best serves large families, especially those with children, and large commercial structures. Utilizing solar power allows parents to stop worrying about their children leaving lights on or things running and allows business owners to stop worrying about excessively large electric bills due to a great number of computers and lights being used all the time.
Anyone interested in solar power these days has a distinct advantage over individuals who invested in the technology in years and decades past. This advantage comes by way of cost as the technology has advanced to the point where it is relatively affordable to just about anyone. While it's true the initial setup cost can equal several thousand dollars, a solar powered system for both homes and businesses pays for itself in a relatively short amount of time.
SolarGem specializes in Orange County solar power, Riverside solar power, San Bernardino solar power, Los Angeles solar power, Orange County solar panels, Riverside solar panels, San Bernardino solar panels, and Los Angeles solar panels.
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