dextercath96 said:
Is it more efficient to use solar power generator? I read this http://www.sunpowerport.com. What is your idea about it?
You asked, and I will tell. The sunlight that falls on the USA for five minutes could power the entire USA for 60 years. And just so you realize, during commercial power generation, between the power plant and the home which uses electricity, over 60% of the electrical power is lost due to the resistance of the electric power lines. *source: California energy commission
Therefore, ANY electrical generation source located at the home is more efficient than commercial power, located some miles away.
Speaking of solar energy, you are doing the earth an immense favor by reducing CO2 gasses released from commercial power generation plants. ALL energy can easily be produced by solar, wind, geothermal and hydroelectric sources, without burning ANY fuels.
The technology to do this exists right now.
In some communities, a special electric meter is fitted to the home. This meter runs backwards when solar energy is fed back into the electric grid. This will reduce your electric bill, and can reduce it to zero, depending on how many solar panels you are willing to install.
The answer to the question is YES.
Solar powered generators are a great replacement for traditional gas powered models. They do not put out any noxious fumes and are virtually silent, making them perfect for indoor use. Also, there are no moving parts which nearly eliminates required maintenance. They have the ability to power all of the same devices that a gas generator can given similar wattage outputs.
Solar power has a major defect that cannot be overcome. It works when the sun is up. On average, 12 hours a day there is no solar power.
more efficient than what?
if you do the installation yourself, and do it well, solar panels are on a par to save you money, compared to your utility.
typically, solar panels get a bit better every year.
however, in order to use them, you have to interconnect them with your home electric grid.
that's major electric work, with some danger.
Is it more efficient to use solar power generator? I read this http://www.sunpowerport.com. What is your idea about it?
