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If you are concerned about increasing energy prices, the vagaries of the oil market, and the risk of power outtages, then energy independence is now a viable solution. Solar power electricity can provide 100% of your home energy needs, and when used in combination with efficiency measures and passive solar water heating, can significantly reduce your costs.

Will solar be enough for my home?

The beauty of solar power electricity is the scalability of a system to meet your energy needs. If you do an energy audit of your current energy consumption, you will be better placed to estimate the amount of electricity you need to generate. There are many online tools for doing an audit.

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Solar hot water panels are a great energy-saving device for your home, and can currently be purchased and installed for a very reasonable cost. Solar hot water systems harness the limitless energy from the sun and use it to heat your water tank, which is an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way to provide hot water to your home.

History

The history of solar water heating can be traced back as far as the 1800s, when people in the United States placed metal water tanks on their roof and painted them black to absorb as much sunlight as possible.

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