The media has been raising the alarm on climate change for years, but with increasing urgency in recent times, and for a good reason. Incorporating renewable sources is not only a good move for our planet but also for your pocket too. And one of the technologies that have taken the spotlight is solar.
Investing in solar tech may cost a couple of pennies up front, but you will significantly cut down on energy bills and expenses in the long run.
We typically see roofs adorned with solar panels in the home, but many consumers know little about how the setup works. The good news is that with the correct information and equipment, making a start is easier than you think.
Solar Power Generators
Solar generators work in harmony with solar panels, which collect energy using specialized cells that then direct the electricity to the rechargeable battery to store for later use. Inverter technologies convert heat and light energy into electricity. The generator can operate during emergencies as a backup energy source or for off-grid living, camping, and even to power your entire home.
Benefits in the Home
- You can use them indoors. Solar systems produce zero noise, zero emissions, and are odorless.
- The generators are low maintenance. Unlike traditional generators, you don’t need to refill with gasoline or wait for the generator to kick in during a power outage.
- No need for fuel. The solar function removes the need to handle hazardous equipment like hot surfaces and fuel leaks.
How You Can Save Your Pocket
When calculating how much money you will save, where you live matters. Sunny areas typically save more cash, but that’s not to say living in a cloudy place means losing out on the profitability of solar.
A common misconception is that solar energy is difficult to harvest in cold environments, but it works better in the snow. Light reflects at a higher rate, and they can harness energy even on a cloudy day.
By calculating how much energy you use per year and the cost, you can determine your savings. On average, the annual electricity usage in a U.S. household is 10,715 Kilowatthours (kWh). When you factor in the average cost per kWh, we see typical expenses of over $1,500.
Generator models can run 3400W, so many appliances can receive power simultaneously. For instance, if a generator with a battery capacity of 2016Wh ran a fridge of 175 watts, it could run for 11 hours.
How You Can Save Your Planet
Saving your cash is one thing, but let’s not forget about the positive impact the investment on our planet will make. You can calculate your greenhouse emission savings here.
You can then compare the amount of carbon dioxide emissions currently expelled by your energy without renewable sources with your energy usage, factoring in solar.
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This technology does not produce greenhouse gas emissions, fumes, noise, hazardous waste, or any substance that could harm you or this planet. If reducing your CO2 pollution is a cause you want to get involved in, start small and start powering some devices with solar.