2007-10-30 10:46:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Environment ➔ Other - Environment
Yes our home was built with out hooking to the power co. We were 100% solar power for about 15 years, now our home is about 50 % solar an 50 % power co. Our solar panels are over 25 years old an putting out factory rated power still.
I estimate in the 15 years they saved us around $120.00 a month by not useing the power company. Now if power goes off, I flip a switch an run my computer off alternative energy. Like motel 6 says, we will leave a light on for you.lol
Oh!!! use to freak the power company out if the power was off in our area we had lots lights burning. :):):):)
Slow Poke.
2007-10-30 11:32:40 · answer #1 · answered by hotvw1914cc 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do,
I have an 800 watt off grid system that I use as a battery backup system for my home. I normally run it full time for over two years now to cut my electric bills. It has helped a lot by running window A/C units in the summer. We have not turned on the central A/C unit this past summer. The small system has a full time job running a couple of computers. A 32 inch tv set, computer network, door bell, 10 inch tv in the dinning room, a couple of bird heaters and last winter it ran a heating pad for the cat.
I normally turn it off if the news says there are storms comming. That way we have backup power incase the public utility goes down.
So far it has worked great and I plan to upgrad it to a grid tie with battery backup unit. That way it will be backfeeding the grid all the time. It is hard to make sure I use all the power it produces so I am looseing money by not being grid tied.
It is worth your time and the startup money.
2007-10-31 08:00:01 · answer #2 · answered by Don K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd sure like to! We've been trying to price some for a time, and see now they are coming out with panels that are cheaper and more efficient.
Solar heat can be used to heat your water, too. Basically, it's 'sun energy' into 'electricity', for those who think it can only be used to heat your home.
Cheers.
2007-10-30 11:30:47 · answer #3 · answered by twowords 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I wish I did because it would be better for the enviroment but I don't. I know that my Aunt is looking into it. I am sure you know which Aunti I am talking about. She has alot of solar power stuff around the house outside and around the pool area already! Its very cool
2007-10-30 12:00:40 · answer #4 · answered by flyersgrl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've got double glazing, but I wouln't fit PV panelsunless I was off grid.
You should look at solar water heating, and check out thissite for appropriately knowledgable folk.
http://www.itsnoteasybeinggreen.org/forum/
2007-10-30 11:00:28 · answer #5 · answered by John Sol 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-27 23:55:56 · answer #6 · answered by Estelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Solar electricity is just too expensive and solar heat is hardly needed here in Texas.
2007-10-30 10:56:52 · answer #7 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes, I open the curtains on south facing windows during the day in winter and keep them closed in summer. Free heat & AC.
2007-10-30 12:33:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do not, but the sun beating on me feels good ;)
Does that count?
2007-10-30 10:55:04 · answer #9 · answered by T Blues 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
No, too much hassle.
2007-10-30 11:59:20 · answer #10 · answered by sunshine&smiles 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋