Anyone can help me how to find solar power for home usage?
Question by nanda: Anyone can help me how to find solar power for home usage?
I want to know more about solar power that can be used in individual homes, where do we get it and what about the cost?
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Answer by Jim W
familyhandyman.com October 2011 issue has an article on solar for homes. I haven’t read it yet, but hat is one lead for you to check out.
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Solar electricity may or may not be a financial win, depending on where the home is located.
The typical residential system today is installed alongside the grid (“grid-tied”), and seamlessly works with the grid to provide whatever power the house requires. If the solar is putting out more than the house needs, the extra is sold to the power company. When the solar is not putting out enough (clouds or at night), the power company supplies the balance. In this way, no batteries are required to store energy for night usage.
Your best move is to gather about a year’s worth of electric bills, and call a local solar installer, who will give a free quote on what it takes. If there are no installers nearby, that’s a clue that your area may not be good for solar.
One final caution – beware of scam sites selling information on how to build your own panels. The advertising looks great, but the reality is far different.