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Solar Power: Why Are You Paying For Electricity?

Did you know that solar power has come along way as of late. Technology has now enabled houses to be powered completely on solar power. That’s right, the houses are powered by natural sunlight, our natural light source. They don’t have to pay a monthly bill to any electric company and they will never run out of power, unless the sun burns out; and that’s not likely to happen any time soon.

How To Power Your House With Solar Power

To power your house with solar power, you are going to have to have some solar cells installed. You are going to have to put up a hefty sum to install the solar panels, whether you do the work yourself of if you hire someone, but the cells will pay for themselves in a matter of months or years.

Think about how much money you pay each month to the electric company. You pay someone for light, and electric power to cook from and get your entertainment from. You pay them for the comfort of being hot or cold with your heater or air conditioner. These are the basic necessities of life: light, cooking food, comfort, and more that you get from having electricity in your home. But why should you have to pay for electricity when you can get solar power that comes from out natural light source: the sun.

The sun burns over head everday. What happens is that the solar cells absorb the sun’s energy during the day and then at night, your house is powered by the stored up energy that the solar cells have reserved for when there is no more sunlight.

Of course, for solar power to be effective, your cells have to have direct access to sunlight. They should be blocked by any type of shade and they certainly shouldn’t be placed under trees or any other brush. The best place is on top of your roof, where the sun beats down directly.

Think about it, you could save hundreds of dollars a month by having solar power in your home. What are you going to do with all your new found wealth? First, get the solar cells installed, then you can plan your spending spree.

Call a solar cell company and tell them that you’re interested in getting solar power for your home. Your best bet would be to call around and see what the going rate for solar power is. No matter how much you spend initially, however, you will make it back ten-fold when you figure that you’ll never again pay money to someone else for your basic necessities of life. Now if they would only invent something to get rid of having to pay your landlord, your life, and your budget, would be set.

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September 8, 2008

Understanding Solar Cells

A solar cell is a device which changes sunlight into electricity. More technically, a solar cell can also be referred to as a photovoltaic cell.The term “photo” derives from the Greek word for “light,” and the term “voltaic” comes from the word “volt” which means “electrical force.” A “cell” is a small receptacle or container containing electrodes which generate power.Thus, a photovoltaic cell is a container that creates electric force, through light.Whereas a solar cell can generate electricity from any light source, its intended use is the collection of solar energy from the sun.- How a Solar Cell WorksThe solar cell works as follows:Photons (which are particles of light in sun rays) hit the surface of the solar cell and are absorbed a semiconductor, such as silicon.These photons (bits of sunlight) knock electrons loose from the atoms inside the semiconductor. The photons then push the electrons along, leaving a “gap” in the atom. Another electron is then pulled from an adjacent atom to fill the gap. And so an electrical flow is generated.The simplicity of this is that one atom has an extra electron, and the other atom is missing one. This is referred to as a “difference in potential.” […]

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September 4, 2008

A Helpful Overview of Popular Solar Driven Bird Baths

Solar bird baths let you have the beauty and tranquility of running water without the nuisance of running a cord across your lawn or needing to depend on battery power. The bubbling water is not only a lovely garden element, but it also helps to attract birds.
Read on for an overview of some popular solar bird bath fountains, along with a few tips and tricks on how to care for your fountain.
ITEM and PRICE: Plow and Hearth Bird Bath - $190 (plowandhearth.com)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Solar powered bird bath with a small fountain
REVIEW: The fountain pump is invisible and recessed, but provides a constant source of moving and bubbling water that attracts birds. However, there is no battery in case the day turns cloudy or shade puts an end to your bird party. Finally, this popular bird bath is made from solid copper, and while it’s attractive - it may be too slippery. Try filling the bottom with rough stones or sand.
ITEM and PRICE: Chelsea Solar Fountain; $299; Frontgate - frontgate.com
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: A solar-powered, double basin bird fountain
REVIEW: Despite being on the pricier end of the scale, even this model doesn’t come with a backup battery to supply […]

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