Solar power is no longer a niche choice limited to govt and industrial users.
It is now possible to use solar power to run home appliances and get many chores done. The evolution of solar technology has helped thousands of homeowners embrace it and save on energy bills. With the right planning and strategies, you can make good use of solar power and save a significant amount of money. You can use independent solar-powered devices and install solar panel kits on the rooftop to draw power and run numerous appliances.
Listed below are the ways to make great use of solar power at home:
Listed below are the ways to make great use of solar power at home:
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Solar
Powered Ventilation Fans
While
not a major home appliance, a ventilator fan is quite useful. Ventilators or
exhaust fans help in discarding stale indoor air and enhancing the air quality
inside the homes. They are used mostly in washrooms, garages, kitchens, etc. You
can buy solar power-driven units that have a panel of light-sensitive cells.
This negates the need to rely on household energy sources. These fans may cost
more than typical exhaust fans but in the long run, they save you a lot.
· Solar
heating system for house
In cold climate regions, using
solar-powered room heating systems can be very useful. This will be much more
cost-effective than buying typical electricity-powered room heater units. The
solar-powered air heating systems gather heat obtained from roof and siding
surfaces that are exposed to sunlight directly, for a prolonged period. The
systems have an integrated fan to circulate the hot air.
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Solar
energy-driven outdoor lighting
You may have grand plans to
install landscape lighting to beautify the exterior of the house. However,
installing underground circuit wiring is not the only option for that. You can
use solar-powered lighting fixtures to light up patio, garden, or terrace
without hassles. With led bulbs, you can light up the exterior without making
any compromise and save on energy bills too. These lights have solar cells to
capture the solar energy and rechargeable storage battery inside. The
additional advantage is you do not need any wiring connections. These lamps can
get changed up in the day for use at night for prolonged time.
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Solar
powered water heater
In most households, a substantial
amount of money is spent in heating water. Whether you use cooking gas to heat
up water in winter or install geyser in the bathroom, the running costs are
substantial! The solar-powered water heaters can help you in saving money. In
areas that get adequate sunlight, installing solar water
heating systems is useful. The Integral collector-storage
systems are useful in houses where plenty of hot water is required. Here
the solar energy collector is a part of the water storage tank and the heating
method is direct. There are Thermosyphon systems that use units where the solar
energy collector is kept beneath the storage tank and the heat is released in
water from ground to upwards.
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Solar
energy powered cookers
There are many types of solar
cookers in the market that you can buy. These cookers typically use aluminum
foils and panels positioned at specific angles to absorb and intensify solar
energy and cook food with the collected heat. These cookers can reach a temperature
of 250 degrees Fahrenheit but they work the best on sunny days.
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Solar
powered portable fans
Installing an air conditioner at
home is perfect for chilling out on scorching summer days but what about the
long spells of power outages! If you plan to for backpacking carrying an AC is
not possible. However, in such situations using solar-powered portable fans can
be very useful. These small fans are powered through a solar panel that can be
thatched and some of them are also hybrid models, able to draw power from
regular electrical outlets.
How to make the best use of solar energy for residential usage
While you can buy and install
solar power-driven appliances at home, it is also necessary to know the right
ways to make the best use of these. The below-listed tips can be handy for this
purpose:
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There are both DIY solar panel kits and larger
kits that require professional installation. If you plan to power the entire
home through solar energy, it is best that you get the solar panels and kits
installed by an expert.
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Depending on where you live, try to install the
solar panels on rooftop or walls in a way that these get the maximum possible
amount of sunlight throughout the day. This will enable you to run the
appliances using the stored energy at night without hassles.
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To make the most of solar energy consumption,
you may require changing the lights at home. Discard the older bulbs and tubes
and switch to energy-efficient Led lights. This will ensure your home will
remain well lit for long hours in the dark, when powered by solar panels.
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It is also necessary to sue the energy obtained
from solar panels efficiently. If you plan to power your major household
appliances through solar energy, this is a prerequisite. For example, you may
use devices requiring a higher amount of energy at daytime, when the panels
perform at the maximum capability.
Use solar, become eco friendly
and enjoy the many benefits of a natural energy source.
Author Bio:
Sunil Rathi
Director- sales & marketing
WAAREE Energies Ltd
WAAREE Energies Ltd
Mr. Sunil Rathi is an assiduous, inquisitively power electronics
engineer with an exceptional Sales and Marketing knowledge backed by a degree
of MBA. He has a robust record of expertise acquired over 24 years in Solar
Power Plant and Power Electronics Industry. His
proven strategic vision facilitated in firm establishment of the brand and
himself as a stalwart in the solar industry.