Our planet earth is very lucky to have the sun, the center of the solar system at the right distance. Had we been too near to the sun we would have been burned. No life would have been possible. Had we been far away then also life would not have been possible.
The sun was worshipped as God in olden days for he is the giver of light and life. The energy we get from the sun is called solar energy. This solar energy powers many homes instead of fuel and oil power. Hydro power is also in decline with global warming and so now we have turned to solar power to have energy systems at home.
Solar power energy has to be used most effectively and wisely in a home. Heating, cooking and refrigeration are the main jobs which need power. Heating is not only for the home but for the swimming pool as well.
Cooking is a major job in any household. The ovens and cook stove need to be powered by solar energy. There are various types of ovens and solar cookers. A solar oven is good enough for dishes that need steaming and simmering. A well insulated wood stove can be used in cooler as well as summer months.
Refrigerator is the most important energy user and using solar power to energize it is a good idea.
It is very easy to store the solar energy at home. The system is simple and easy to use and stores the power in its cells in your backyard. These solar batteries can be used on a cloudy day or in the evenings.
A solar power system for home is something of a fad these days. In Japan many houses are solar powered and they are comfortable using these energy systems in their homes. Even the Japanese government is encouraging people by giving incentives and rebates to solar powered homes where solar energy system is installed.
In developing countries like India and Africa where many villages are without power and water, solar energy systems are used to power their homes. Many companies in the US are getting into manufacturing solar power systems and builders and developers in states like Nevada, California, Texas and San Francisco are building homes with solar power energy systems in place.
Building material is now made solar enabled so that the power system is insulated while designing the home. Instead of placing the panels on the roof where it is visible, they can be concealed to retain the aesthetic beauty of the house design. But many people consider it fashion to have the solar panels on their roofs. They can boast to their friends and relatives that their sweet home is using solar power energy system.
Peer pressure and competitive attitude helps home developers to market solar powered homes.
Chad Hartman is a solar power supporter and a staff writer for Go-Solar.org. To learn more about solar energy and how you can benifit from it, please visit our site at: http://Go-Solar.org
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