How to get solar energy at home

Are you looking to set up solar energy at home?

It could be a great way to reduce your electricity bills. Moreover, you can help the society by reducing our dependency on non-renewable sources of energy.

Here are a few Do' s and don't s

1. Calculate your KWH requirements
   
   this step is very important. Until you know how much electricity you need you should not buy any system.
   
   How to know about your electricity requirement?
   If you have a electric meter at home. Write down it's reading in a diary for a couple of days.
   See the number of units you have used.
   
   On an average one family house consumes around 7 KWH of energy in one single day. Match it according to the number of solar panels required by you.
   
   You need two solar panels to generate electricity for one single family house.
   
   
2. Look for cheap second hand solar panels
   Now that you know how much solar panels you need. The next step is to find the best deal for them.
   
   Be sure that there older solar panels does not mean less power. Solar panels work fine no matter how much their age is.
   
   The important thing to see while getting solar panels is photovoltaic cells.
   
   
3. Learn about Photovoltaic cells
   These cells are what solar panels is made up of. These cells absorb the heat and then transform it into electricity.
   
   These cells are used in other solar equipment like water heater etc. These solar panels should be dark in color. And should not be broken.
   
   Look at each and every individual cells, this may help you find out best option.
   
   
4. Doing it yourself Vs Hiring services
   there are many DIY guides and books available in the market.
   
   You should prefer setting things on your own. This will help you in lowering down the setting up costs. Moreover, you should be aware of what is actually been done.
   
   Even if you hire someone's services you should read all the basics about setting up of solar panels and see how they are doing it.
   
   Just to be sure that things are done the right way.
   
   
5. State Government policies
   You may also look at various state government policies before you set up solar systems.
   
   for instance state government of Michigan, Nevada, California, Washington, Texas, might offer you some grant for setting up solar energy at home.
   
   Others may offer you discounts on solar energy cells or panels. Sometimes government hire agencies that set up solar energy at home. You may take their services too.
   
   
6. Join any solar association online or local area
   Especially when you get some experience after so much hard work. You should now help others and guide them how to set up solar panels at their home.
   
   This is not for a direct benefit to you but it helps the society. It helps in developing a better economy.
   
   
7. Participate in forums
   Alternative energy is all about society. Forums are a great place to meet like minded people who have common interests.
   
   It's a great way to know how people are doing things to get better solar energy at their homes.

Best of luck for your green living!