Benefits of solar energy at home
The use of alternative energy has provided many advantages to its users, and below are the benefits of solar energy at home:
Lower monthly electricity costs, this helps save money
Installing solar panels in homes increases the value of the property and helps attract customers when selling
Maintaining a pollution-free environment
It is used for heating and cooling homes
Continuously renewable energy that is inexhaustible and helps to carry out daily life without hindrances
Requires little maintenance, limited to periodic cleaning of solar panels
Food prepared with solar energy is healthier than others, as it retains vitamins and minerals because cooking is done slowly and at a lower temperature than electricity.
Challenges of using solar energy at home
Some challenges must be faced while using solar energy, most notably:
If the house needs a large amount of electricity, this requires installing many panels, in which case the cost may be a little high
Not knowing the amount that solar panels get from sunlight, and the reason for this is due to the change of weather from time to time, of course, leads to the difficulty of determining the amount of energy to be stored for future use
The lack of sunlight in the winter and at night, despite the urgent need to use electricity at these times, so an effective mechanism for storing and recovering energy must be sought in the meantime.
The effectiveness of solar energy devices varies according to different regions. Some regions have solar rays and are suitable for using solar energy, but some other regions may be cold and not have enough solar rays during the day
Tips for using solar energy at home
Through solar energy, many benefits can be achieved, such as preserving the environment
There are some things to consider when using solar energy at home, the most important of which are:
Rationalizing electricity consumption, when starting to use solar energy, it is preferable to replace electrical devices that require a large amount of energy with other energy-saving devices
Change ordinary lamps and use energy-saving LED lamps
Turn off appliances that are in standby mode, for example when you are finished using your TV, computer, or kitchen appliances. They must be turned off completely so that they do not consume more energy.
Use of appliances that consume high energy during daylight hours, such as a washing machine, electric oven, dishwasher, and clothes dryer, so that the panels can store more energy during daylight hours
Purchasing batteries and using them to store excess energy for use when needed.
