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Solar Panels For Your Home
Saturday, September 24th, 2011
Consider the Benefits of Solar Panels for your Home
According to reports in the national press, homeowners are from July 2011 set to face higher energy bills as the big providers hike up prices yet again. The Independent has reported that the rise leaves almost a fifth of households in the UK in fuel poverty – the point at which at least 10 per cent of a household’s income is spent on heating.
One way homeowners could try and sidestep this rise though is by investigating solar energy systems. Solar panels for your home will not only help to save you money in the long run, but also provide a long term investment.
Energy Savings
Nowadays is it possible to get an MCS accredited solar panel installation company to install solar panels for your home for as little as £6,500. Although you may think this is an expensive outlay, it is not when you consider the savings possible. The Energy Savings Trust on their official website say that a typical home solar PV system can produce around 50% of the electricity a household uses in a year. Imagine how much it would help if you could reduce your electricity bill by 50% annually.
What’s more, if you qualify for the government’s Feed-in-Tariff scheme, you could sell any excess energy your panels produce back to the energy companies themselves, meaning you could actually make money from your supplier!
Store Energy
If you manage to produce enough energy through your solar pv panels, it may be an option to remove your household from the National Grid and rely solely on your solar panels. Whilst this may seem like a risk, it needn’t be. By installing solar panels for your home, you can actually store energy in batteries and save it up for when you need it. By watching how much energy you use and only using what you need, you could make even further savings and then sell anything which is left over.
Cut your Carbon Footprint
Everybody wants to do their bit for the environment, but finding a way to do it can be difficult. One way is to install a solar energy system in your property. The Energy Savings Trust says that a typical home solar PV system could save over 1 tonne of CO2 per year – quite a substantial saving per home.
Rather than bowing to powerful energy companies, take matters into your own hands and generate your own power. Solar panel installation is no longer as expensive as it once was, so contact an installer and reap the benefits for yourself.
About the Author
SunSolagy is a friendly company specialising in solar installations. MCS accredited solar installers can install your solar power system from just £6500. Give SunSolagy a call today on 0800 644 6100 or visit http://www.sunsolagy.co.uk for more information and a FREE no obligation survey. SunSolagy is also a member of the REAL Assurance Scheme.
Solar Energy and Solar Panels for Your House — Pricing (part one)
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Fi-Shock SS-440 Solar-Powered Low Impedance 10 Acre Medium-Duty Electric Fence Charger $109.94 The Fi-Shock Solar Fence Controller controls up to 5 miles of electric fence! Recharges its 4 Volt battery with a high efficiency, built-in solar panel. Controller delivers more shocking power than ordinary fencers. Low impedance provides 1/3 less battery drain. U.S.A. Application: Fence controller, Works With: Electrical fences, Amps: 3, Battery Required: Yes, Solar Power Compatible: Yes, Dimensi… |
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Duracell DPP-600HD Powerpack 600 Jump Starter & Emergency Power Source with Radio $166.11 The Duracell Powerpack 600 features an internal sealed, non-spillable 28 amp-hour AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) battery for reliable power delivery and recharging capability. This heavy duty power source operates multiple 120-volt AC household power applications and 12-volt DC applications (charging portable electronics devices) simultaneously with ease. Offering 280 CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) of startin… |
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Cobra CPI 1575 1500 Watt 12 Volt DC to 120 Volt AC Power Inverter $189.95 This inverter provides household power on the go. It converts battery power to 120 V AC household power, allowing you to power up office equipment and household appliances from your vehicle. This unit is ideal for such appliances as microwave ovens (1000 watts or less), coffeemakers, laptops, TVs, video game consoles, CD and DVD players, cell phone chargers, and more. Power equipment and applia… |
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Sunforce 50033 15-Watt Solar Charging Kit $94.95 The Sunforce 50033 15-Watt Solar Charging Kit gives you several more reasons to love the sun. It provides the power you need, while helping you save money and protect the environment. This kit is ideal for cabins, recreational vehicles, remote power, back-up power, and 12-Volt battery charging. It comes with everything you need to start producing up to 15 Watts/125mA of clean, free power in all we… |
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The Sims 2: Fun with Pets Collection $10.54 Create a happy home with the perfect pet, garden and d?cor!Give your Sims a furry or feathered companion to play with and love?but prepare for the unexpected! Indulge your Sims with new d?cor and landscaping options to create the perfect home.Features include: •Choose from three new architectural themes, Moroccan, Art Deco, and Second Empire, to re-imagine and re-make the exteriors of your S… |
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The Sims 2: Mansion & Garden Stuff $19.99 Design impressive estates and meticulous gardens for your Sims with three all-new styles. Infuse your Sims’ mansion with the intricate beauty of new Moroccan designs, add a touch of retro-modern style with stately and new Art Deco elements, or build in the imposing new Second Empire style. With a host of new architectural and landscaping items to choose from, your Sims homes will look more stunnin… |
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P3 International P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor $50.00 Empowers You to Save Hundreds on Electric Bills Electricity bills are rising. Now you can cut down on costs and find out what appliances are actually worth keeping plugged in. Simply connect these appliances to the Kill A Watt, and it will assess how efficient they really are. The large LCD display counts consumption by the kilowatt-hour, the same as your local utility. You can calculate your elec… |
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Nite Guard Solar NG-001 Predator Control Light, Single Pack $16.67 The Nite Guard solar-powered night predator light is a maintenance-free unit that keeps nocturnal predators away from your birds, livestock and property. Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 3 x 1 x 2, Removal Of: Nocturnal predators, Single, Pair, or Set: Single, Power Source: Solar, Indoor/Outdoor Use: Outdoor, Material Type: Sealed temperature resistant plastic, Includes: Auto on/off… |
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Hanging Solar Garden Light – Cornet Shaped Solar Lights, Solar Tree Lighting – Set of Three (3) Lights $49.95 Cornets are an idea inspired by the shape and size of Nordic Christmas ornaments. Designed by Sven Ono, the cone shape of a Cornet has been transformed into a solar garden light designed to hang from tree branches. Capturing the sun’s energy by day from a solar cell on the top of the Cornet, the lamp automatically turns on at dusk to illuminate gardens and yards. Creating a festive atmosphere, … |
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Solar Powered Battery Charger with Meter Charges 2 D – C – AA – AAA Batteries $25.25 Brand New Universal Solar 11-in-One Battery Charger with Meter Charges 2 “D” – “C” – “AA” – “AAA” Batteries Designed for charging most popular types of rechargeable batteries: D size (UM-1), C size (UM-2), AA size (UM-3), AAA size (UM-4) and 7 different size GUM (Prismatic) Batteries! Description: This is the most versatile battery charger available on the market today. The solar panel is incorpe… |
