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Solar Power Info



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The solar power info on this site is mainly about the 2 different types of solar energy - solar photovoltaic (PV) - for electricity - and the solar energy used for heating water.

Solar energy needn't cost you a fortune. You can now plug your iphone or mobile phone into the sun with these great little solar battery chargers. For more information click here .

So Which Is The Best?

Well, that's difficult to say!

Solar water heaters are more efficient - around 85-90% efficient - and are mostly used for domestic hot water and heating swimming pools.

Installation costs can be quite high but if you know some basic DIY you can install it yourself without too many problems.

A typical system can generate all the hot water needed in the summer and 20% in the winter, so 50%-60% all year round. So you will save quite a lot of money on your bills.

There is a wealth ofFind out about solar power info on DIY kits here.

Solar PV, which produces electricity, on the other hand is a bit more pricy due to the lack of silicon supplies that are used to make them. However, with new technologies evolving constantly, the price is dropping rapidly.

There are also large rebates available in most countries for solar pv. Because of this, the growth has been rapid in many countries.

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