| What Does It Cost? | | | | with other power generation methods, even those |
| The best news of all is that apart from the initial | | | | using renewable energy. |
| installation costs, this energy source is practically free. | | | | Other popular reasons for solar panels are that their |
| With advances in technology making conversion from | | | | appearance is so attractive that solar panel |
| source to power far easier, another plus is with | | | | construction plans are now often a routine part of |
| regards to solar energy house designs. These now | | | | house design to be part of modern architecture, if the |
| can be styled to suit an individual the house or | | | | buyer so chooses. |
| incorporated into the building plans. Other advantages | | | | Cost of building a solar thermal power system is |
| are that it is eco-friendly and of course money saving. | | | | remarkably low. The obvious goals of incorporating |
| More efficient photovoltaic cells are widely available | | | | solar energy into house designs are to reduce the |
| and batteries are cheaper and more effective at | | | | energy bills and become self-sufficient with no need of |
| storage. The knock on effect is for easy set-up of | | | | supply from external energy supply. |
| more sophisticated systems. | | | | Is It Reliable? |
| What Preparation Do I Need? | | | | Solar thermal power has been utilised for years and |
| One of the principal things to do before solar thermal | | | | can function in environments as diverse as Space. |
| power is installed, is to ensure to all roofs and hallways | | | | Even in the harshest and most isolated places in the |
| are insulated. Also changing lighting to energy efficient | | | | world, small scale units can function effectively, they |
| bulbs and learning to turn off appliances at the wall will | | | | come to life in summer to provide power for |
| all contribute to a reduction in the demand to solar | | | | communities who live without any other access to |
| energy provision. | | | | energy. |
| Advantages V Disadvantages | | | | On semi-cloudy days, contrary to belief, enough solar |
| Advantages of solar thermal power over other | | | | thermal power can be generated to power the |
| sources of renewable energy are that it has a lower | | | | average home. Solar thermal power is clean energy |
| effect on the environment than those such as wind | | | | with no pollution or other negative environmental effect |
| power with it's blades and noisy rotation and geo | | | | during operation. |
| thermal plants which need a network of pipes on the | | | | To Conclude |
| ground in order to function. | | | | Finally, an increasing number of domestic users choose |
| If your home is in need of re-roofing or other types of | | | | solar thermal energy as their preferred renewable |
| maintenance, installation of solar thermal power can be | | | | energy option, due to the increase in demand the price |
| taken advantage of at this time. For this type of | | | | of systems continues to fall. |
| power you don't need to change structure, nor rewire | | | | Becoming more and more efficient, and far easier than |
| your property. The only necessity is a flat area and a | | | | ever to install and maintain, suppliers in local areas |
| sheltered housing for battery storage, but these | | | | often have models which can demonstrate the |
| measurements are a few feet, nothing more. | | | | features this type of energy produces, providing |
| Assembly of solar panels can be done by the most | | | | inspiring examples. |
| basic handy person, they are light in weight and easily | | | | For the environmentally concerned property owner, or |
| installed. | | | | for those purely wanting to save money, solar energy |
| On the negative side, there are potential hazards | | | | house design is one which will secure an energy |
| involved with disposal of the storage batteries but if | | | | source which enables self-sufficiency together with the |
| you take care and know how then this should not | | | | opportunity to still enjoy the comfort and security of |
| pose a problem. Upkeep costs are minimal compared | | | | your home for future generations. |