David Letterman isn't the only one with a top 10 list and I found this neat list of the top 10 reasons to use Solar Power, and thought I would share.
1. Solar energy is not only sustainable, it is renewable and
this means that we will never run out of it. It is about as natural a source of
power as it is possible to generate. Not only are we able to refuel our
vehicles with it we can heat our water and light our homes.
2. We can generate our own source of electricity via solar
panels potentially enabling us to live off grid. In other words we need not be
dependent on the public utility companies to supply our power and we also won’t
be required to pay for out power.
3. The creation of solar energy requires little maintenance.
Once the solar panels or troughs have been installed and they are brought up to
maximum efficiency there is little else to do to ensure they are in working
order.
4. They are a silent producer of energy. There is absolutely
no noise made from photovoltaic panels as they convert sunlight into usable
electricity.
5. The creation of solar power is unobtrusive, particularly
the solar electricity that is generated from photovoltaic panels that sit on
top of the roofs of buildings.
6. Many governments around the world and locally offer
generous rebates and monetary incentives to install solar panels and solar hot
water systems. The governments of various nations understand the importance of
the creation of electricity from renewable sources is to the entire world and
are receptive to making it as attractive a proposition as possible for
individuals.
7. If you produce enough solar electricity or if you don’t
use all of the electricity that you produce you can sell it back to the utility
company for electricity credits. This is a rare occurrence for the most part,
unless you are away on vacation for a week or two, in which case your solar
panels will go on producing electricity that you won’t be using.
8. Large solar energy facilities can produce electricity
regardless of whether the sun is shining or not making them sustainable and
reliable electricity producers. The solar power plants capable of achieving
this feat are generally thermal solar power producers capable of storing the
heat generated and using it when the sun is not shining.
9. The advancements in technology used to create solar
energy are continuing to improve making it even more cost effective. As it
becomes cheaper to install new solar energy generators the price of solar
electricity will continue to drop bringing it more into line with traditional,
fossil-fuel generated electricity.
10. Solar electricity power plants and personal solar panels
produce zero emissions and make no adverse mark on the environment.
Best Value
By NickG
I purchased a couple of these and recently installed them.
The build quality on these better than expected and the power output seems to
be exactly as claimed. Will buy again as soon as I can afford more (it would
help if shipping each panel didn't add 40% to the cost of each panel).
Very Good Value Solar Panels That Deliver The Power!
By R. Lincoln
I have 4 of these panels and they perform well and are a
very good value. You'll be hard pressed to find polycrystaline panels anywhere
else at $.95 per watt, even in pallet quantities. This vendor has been
straightforward and dependable. Can't ask for more.
Good stuff, will buy more
By iMaxx
They work as advertised. They're heavy because of the
quality frame around the solar cells. You'll need some MC4 cables, but
everything else is present to get up and going quickly. I'm going to buy 8 more
of these to fill the roof space on my shed. Cost of shipping is the only drag,
but so far it seems to be worth it because driving to Florida to get them would
cost more. :-) Also, the company was very helpful with answering my questions
and pointing me to the right cables online.
One more little bit of info to share here - the results of a consumer's test on the DM 145 Watt Solar Panel.
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