With all the attention paid to “going green” one way to do your part is to invest in solar panels. All of the energy used on Earth other than that which comes from nuclear power, can be traced in some way to the Sun. The Sun’s rays directly provide phenomenal amounts of power to our planet.
Harnessing a portion of this power and turning it into electricity is the job of a photo-voltaic cell. Put these cells together in a flat panel and you have a solar array or solar panel.
The advantages of solar panels include lack of any moving parts, a relatively constant source of power, and ease of installation for most homes.
Find the right spot for the best source of constant sunshine, set up the panels and get an electrician to attach to your home electrical system. These can power individual appliances, or even power a generator and supply more electrical energy.
The solar panels are great to put on the roof of your RV, and some new cars have them installed discretely on the roof to trickle charge the battery, or run a cooling unit when the car is parked.
The cons for solar panels include the high initial expense, which is lower than in prior years but can still be costly. Also the fact that on a cloudy day they do not supply any power and lastly you have to have a large flat space on your roof to install solar panels, which also are not the best looking home addition.
Solar panels are getting cheaper and better all the time, and with alternate energy rebates and tax incentives, could prove to be a good investment.