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This is a video that shows thin film solar panels used on a home, ok nothing new, but what is interesting is the pricing, the total costs of the installation and panels were 16000 dollars, however 12000 dollars are returned through federal and state clean energy cash incentives and tax rebates. In other words, this person ended up only paying 4000 dollars for his solar power roof.

Through the use of net metering he is still connected to the electrical grid, thus he draws power from the power company at night. This eliminates the need for an expensive battery back up system in order to store the power from the solar panels. In addition to removing the cost of the battery back-up system excess energy produced during the day is sold back to the utility company. Net result? His average monthly electricity bill is now 25 dollars!

So looking at all things in their proper perspective, this solar power system will pay itself back in only a few years. But he is already benefiting from reduced electricity cost right now.

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December 4, 2008 · Filed Under Solar Energy

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Solar Power: Site Updates

I originally created this blog as a means to update my site visitors whenever I added new articles and information to my website on Solar Power.

As the site address shows, the purpose of the website was originally to help shoppers find portable solar power devices and solar chargers. However, its scope has expanded beyond this, and it is now simply a site on Solar Power and Alternative Energy.

I have not had time to post much on this blog because I have been revamping the site itself, and all of my time on the site went into that.

However, I’ve recently completed a revamp of the site - there will be more tweaking, but that’s another story.

I have added several articles and features.

Solar Power Store

First and most importantly, I would like to announce that I have added a complete online store to the site, where you can find a huge variety of solar panels, solar battery chargers and other portable solar power devices, home solar power, solar water heating equipment, wind power, books, and eBooks. So please take a moment to have a look at the new store, you might even find a great Christmas present!

Visit the Solar Power Store

More products and categories will be added to the store on a regular basis.

Solar Power Information

I’ve also added several informative articles on the subjects of solar power and alternative energy. For example:

Understanding Solar Energy
Concentrated Solar Power
Solar Ink
Solar Tower
Solar Dish Engine
Solar Chimney
Organic Photovoltaics
Types of Solar Panels
Components of Solar Powered Systems
Home Solar Space and Water Heating
Photovoltaic Cells
Solar Cells
Facts about Solar Energy
Solar Energy History Part I
Solar Energy History Part II
Go Solar
Solar Hot Water Heating
Solar Hot Water

New Solar Power Blogs

And finally, I’ve added two new blogs to the site, which are currently being regularly updated with new information. You can subscribe to email updates to those blogs as well:

Save Money with Solar Power - Learn how solar power can help you save money on your energy bills or even get paid by the power companies.

DIY Solar Power - Learn about a variety of Do-it-Yourself (DIY) solar power projects.

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November 16, 2008 · Filed Under Clean Energy, Portable Solar Battery Chargers, Portable Solar Panels, Solar Battery Chargers, Solar Energy, Solar Power

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