Heating a pool

Everyone loves pools, but if your pool is always too cold it may be time to investigate solar heating. You can use the sun to heat your pool in two primary ways. One way is by using a “solar blanket” which will soak up the heat and warm the water. For a more luxurious option, you can install a full-fledged solar heating system for the pool. Solar panels on the roof can collect the sun’s heat and transmit it to the water through a series of tubes. These tubes pump water up from the pool to heat before returning it to the pool, gradually increasing the temperature.

Charge Batteries

Almost anything with a battery can be charged with a solar panel system. These photo-electric panels generate DC, the same as most batteries. You can find cheap and simple ways to charge phones, laptops, and tablets with solar panel kits. Large panels can also be used to charge a bank of storage batteries which can power your entire home.

Power your lights

Solar can be a great option for a variety of lighting setups. You can use solar lights outside to highlight landscaping or outline a path. These lights can be a great inexpensive option as they don’t require any wiring or connection to your home’s electricity. They charge during the day and light up at night, easy as that. Solar panels on your roof can also be a great way to save money when lighting the inside of your home as well.

Water heater

Solar water heaters can be a great eco friendly option over tradional gas models. Utlizing panels on the roof the heat from the sun can be transferred into the hot water tank. There ary even federal tax credits you can take advantage of with a solar water heater.

Power your home

One of the most common uses for solar power in the home is to power your home. Imagine produceing the energy you use every day just from the sun hitting your roof. Solar energy is simple and cost effective making it a better option than tradional grid power from fosil fuels.  This can reduce or eliminate your monthly energy bill. In some places you can even sell your excess energy to the power company when you overproduce.