It seems like only a few years ago the idea of owning your own solar panels was out of the question, due to high costs and maybe even a little ignorance. Now, advancements in tech. have made it possible for Joe Everyman to harvest his very own solar energy. Yes, it is true my friends, solar panels could be making there way to a yard near you, and the applications are endless.
As of 2013, solar is now just as cheap or cheaper than grid energy in most places. It's unlikely to continue to get a lot cheaper, though, because the price of the panels has dropped so much that the bulk of the cost is now for installation, not materials.
When you think of owning solar panels you probably imagine them on your roof, right? Well imagine this, you know that cottage you have up north? Or what about that RV you have that's always running on a nasty generator? Now I've got you thinking! The video here shows you how easy it is to use a solar panel set with a battery bank, so you can go camping in style. The cost of a 30 Watt solar panel will run you about $100 and you can expect it to charge your phone, play a radio, lights, and so on.
A system big enough to supply energy for an average home (920 kWh/mo.) will cost between $0 (because of government rebates) to $53,000. That compares to $63,000 the average household would have spent on average for dirty electricity over 21 years. With that said it may not be in most people's budget just yet, although, you don't have to get a system large enough to generate as much as you use. You can start out with a system that generates 80%, 50%, 25%, or even just 10% of your needs to lower your cost.
And obviously a Cob house wouldn't be complete without a solar system set! If you don't know what "Cob" is then I suggest you find out! Anyways, be cool, buy a solar panel.
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| A Cob House in Canada with Solar Panels |
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