Residential Solar Energy
residential solar energy
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A Complete Guide to the Installation of Off-Grid PV Solar Power Systems $49.25 This DVD set is a 4 hour, 16 chapter comprehensive course on the installation of Off-Grid photovoltaic solar power electric systems. It is designed to take the complete beginner to full competency. The course is taught by Bob Nagy who is the teacher in over 40 videos on high-tech subjects. Bob’s bio includes 20 years at the University of Texas, ABC TV, and NASA. His clear and friendly style bri… |
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AIMS AGM 6 Volt Battery – 220 Amp $319.00 The Deka Solar series of batteries is designed to offer reliable, maintenance-free back-up power for renewable energy applications where frequent deep cycles are required and minimum maintenance is desirable. We offer AGM and gel technologies to fit all of your solar applications including: Solar Panel Electricity Collection, Water Pumping, Wind Generation, Cathodic Protection, Lighting Navigation… |
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Deka 12 Volt Gel Battery – 225 Amp $735.99 The Deka Solar series of batteries is designed to offer reliable, maintenance-free back-up power for renewable energy applications where frequent deep cycles are required and minimum maintenance is desirable. We offer AGM and gel technologies to fit all of your solar applications including: Solar Panel Electricity Collection, Water Pumping, Wind Generation, Cathodic Protection, Lighting Navigation… |
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Deka 6 Volt Gel Battery – 80 Amp $350.99 The Deka Solar series of batteries is designed to offer reliable, maintenance-free back-up power for renewable energy applications where frequent deep cycles are required and minimum maintenance is desirable. We offer AGM and gel technologies to fit all of your solar applications including: Solar Panel Electricity Collection, Water Pumping, Wind Generation, Cathodic Protection, Lighting Navigation… |
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Solar Wind Turbine – Polished Aluminum $109.95 This beautiful 1:87 scale miniature wind turbine makes a great executive gift. Restful and hypnotic in action. Turbine blades spin when sunlight falls on the solar panel. Polished aluminum model and stand with high quality solar cell. Batteries not needed. Requires simple assembly. Excellent for demonstrating solar power in action… |
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Solar Power Kit 3: High Power $30,076.71 Add Value to your home and Lower your electricity costs with a grid-connected solar electric system. You can meet up to 100% of your home’s electricity needs virtually eliminating your electric bill and significantly reducing your impact on the environment…. |
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P3 International P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor $50.00 Empowers You to Save Hundreds on Electric Bills Electricity bills are rising. Now you can cut down on costs and find out what appliances are actually worth keeping plugged in. Simply connect these appliances to the Kill A Watt, and it will assess how efficient they really are. The large LCD display counts consumption by the kilowatt-hour, the same as your local utility. You can calculate your elec… |
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Gila LES361 Heat Control Residential Window Film, Platinum, 36-Inch by 15-Feet $29.99 36″ x 15′ Insulating Retains up to 55% winter heating Reflects up to 70% summer heat Reduces up to 99% UV rays Safe for duel panes Covers approximately two patio doors, seven 24″ X 36″ windows. Platinum Boxed… |
what is the average cost of a solar energy system fully installed in a residential home?
The State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) of Texas has a useful calculator that can help you determine the costs and benefits of a solar energy system (link below). They’ve determined that: “Today, a reasonably priced PV system can supply a families’ electricity if they use it efficiently, and if the electric grid isn’t near, PV generated electricity may be the cheapest power source.”
The Texas Solar Energy Society site has some good information. They’re determination is that cost of energy generated from solar is still more expensive than buying “on the grid”. (However, in 2006 the cost has risen to 14-16 cents/kWh in many cities.)
> “Compared to the current average price of electricity from a power plant (about 8 cents per kilowatt hour), PV electricity will cost you roughly twice as much, based on a 25 year lifetime.
The system will also appear expensive because you have to bear a large capital expense up front.
Generating enough electricity to power a home inherently takes a large collection area.
The most efficient way of utilizing PV, “grid attach”, in which the electric utility buys back energy from you, and basically acts like a giant battery, is frequently discouraged by electric utilities (Austin is an exception). The fate of this “net metering” after deregulation is uncertain.
Batteries, used for energy storage, can be idiosyncratic and short lived, compared to the rest of the system.
As a way of displacing fossil fuel use (and pollution), it is less cost effective than basic conservation, passive solar techniques, and solar water heating. These should be considered first.”
There are some Tax Credits:
The tax credits are for 30% of the cost of the system. For individuals the maximum credit is $2000 for photovoltaic systems and $2000 for solar water heating systems in any tax year.
Good luck! Sounds like an exciting project!
