by Colin Swan | Jun 20, 2013 | News
You already know that there are a ton of environmental benefits to be had when you use a solar power system, but you may not realize there are also plenty of other benefits to be had, as well. Find out more below:
- Installing solar panels in your home instantly reduces your power bill. Even just a small savings on your electric bill can result in significant money over the course of an entire year.
- When you install a solar power system, you show your family that you are committed to helping improve the world by finding alternative methods of powering your home.
- You can increase the value of your home by making solar power available.
- Solar panels that are installed on the roof can reduce the amount of money you spend on cooling your home, since the heat is absorbed by the panels instead of your roof.
At Skytech Solar, we can help you find the perfect solar power system for your needs, at an affordable price, by simply giving us a call.
by Colin Swan | Jun 18, 2013 | News
Whether you realize it or not, the cost of solar panels does not have to be anything that breaks the bank. There are multiple ways to purchase solar panels for a reasonable price for your home.
Shop Around – After you decide to purchase solar panels it is important to shop around to ensure that you are receiving a competitive deal. Companies like Skytech Solar offer reasonable rates for solar panels as well as great customer service after you purchase the solar panels. It is not only the cost of solar panels that matter, finding a company that is responsive long after you pay for the solar panels is equally important.
Technology Matters – Choosing a company that offers the latest in solar panel technology is vitally important when you are looking for solar panels for your home or business. Some companies may offer cheaper solar panels, but they are likely outdated models which are not nearly as efficient as today’s technology. Skytech Solar is committed to only using the latest solar panels to ensure that you get the most efficient equipment possible.
Contact Skytech Solar today to learn more about all of the different options they have in terms of solar panels for your home or office.
by Colin Swan | Jun 13, 2013 | News
You did not buy an electric car so that you could find new ways to pay for energy, even if it is still cheaper to pay the electric company than the gas company. Your goal is to reduce waste and become a bit less connected to the grid. You may even seek to be completely self-sufficient and you do not want to pollute anything while you do it. Have you considered solar panels for your charging station for electric cars?
Even if you do not use solar panels for anything else, they can be used to produce the energy needed to run a charging station for electric cars. You can even do this gradually. Start with one small panel that will provide enough energy to supplement a bit of what comes from the electric company. Take the money you save on your electric bill and put it aside. When you have enough, simply add another solar panel and repeat the process.
by Colin Swan | Jun 11, 2013 | News
There are a lot of jokes about an electric car and how small it is compared to other vehicles. Yet one line in the movie “Over the Hedge” captures the whole essence. When a person is stunned by the size of an SUV and asks how many people it carries, the response is “usually one”. The plain simple truth is that people waste more fuel buying large vehicles they do not need, just for the sake of “looking cool”.
The electric car does what it is supposed to. It gets you from point A to point B without a lot of fuss, and without draining your bank account. The fact is that if the gas supply got cut off today, you could still power your car. If the electric supply got cut off next, you could still power your car using solar panels to run your charger. If people are entertained by the size of the car, check back with them the next time gas prices skyrocket.
by Colin Swan | Jun 6, 2013 | News
With gas prices going up every time someone sneezes overseas, it is easy to see at least one benefit of owning an electric car. Of course you also have to consider the fact that you are not contributing to the air pollution that fossil fuels produce as well.
You can also tie the electric car into your home solar power by being one of the people who installs charging stations for electric cars in your garage. One or two solar panels tied into charging stations for electric cars will result in an even lower cost to travel in your electric car. Of course since the solar panels are wired into your home system, they can also contribute to the rest of your electrical needs as well.
Beyond these things, another unforeseen bonus is that you may take the time to think a bit more about how you travel. You might end up walking more or riding your bike. Again, this causes you to use less energy from the grid, and you get some much needed exercise as well.
by Colin Swan | Jun 4, 2013 | News
There are several ways you can easily reduce your carbon footprint. The problem is that most people go for what they consider to be the easiest methods to obtain things such as fuel for their vehicles. For instance, they might not buy an electric car because gas is so easy to access, even if it is more expensive. What they do not realize is that they could provide their own power for an electric car and reduce their electric bill overall simply by installing solar panels.
Planting a garden is also an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint and save money. While other people are spending money to mow their lawns and buying genetically modified vegetables at the store, you could be growing your own organic vegetables while composting any waste leftover and not spending a dime to mow a yard that you have now turned into a garden. It really is that simple to reduce your carbon footprint, so why not start now?
