You've probably heard all about solar power, and how great it is. You are maybe even tired of hearing about it. But you likely don't yet know about solar rings. Imagine, small rings that hook together and cover the entire surface of your backyard pool.
These rings sit on the surface all day and transfer heat from the sun down to the water below. They're both safe and inexpensive. You can't get trapped under them, they unhook if they are touched.
You can even get a solar powered charger for small electronics like laptops and cell phones. If you have one of these, you won't have to worry about making sure there's an outlet around for plugging in and charging. Believe it or not, you can even find some laptop cases with photovoltaic cells on them that can charge your computer while it is inside the case.
If you are a homeowner, you really should check into a solar powered attic fan. This little beauty only takes a single solar panel, yet it is super effective. The fan cools the attic - which in turn makes the whole house cooler.
An attic fan will help your air conditioner be more efficient. Your AC won't waste energy cooling the attic because it will already be cool. Of course this means your electric bill will drop noticeably.
Solar home systems are just plain efficient and economical. You can do nearly anything with photovoltaic cells.
It costs more at the outset to set up your home with solar power. You have to revamp your electrical system, but you'll recoup the cost in less than ten years. After that it is all pure savings.
Some people object to the panels because they think they are ugly, or worry that the mounts can cause roof leaks. You don't have to reject solar power if you share this opinion. They now have special singles that are designed to look like your roof. They are still as effective, but are inconspicuous.
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