With all that has been said about biomass it seems, literally, to be the answer to the energy crisis. Biomass presents the world with a self sustaining and replenishable energy resource in perpetuity. Among its other benefits are listed job creation, carbon neutrality and a capacity that all but replaces fossil fuels.

Biomass energy is the utilisation of energy stored in organic matter. These organic matters are sometimes burned directly to produce heat or refined to produce fuel like ethanol or other alcoholic fuels that can be converted to liquid transportation fuels, used readily by current-generation vehicles. The fuel cycles created by biomass processing would not have any greenhouse emissions, and this processing is already easily convertible and compatible to the existing infrastructure of energy in the world.

Plants and sun

Plants have several properties which make them ideal for biomass energy usage and processing. Using biomass energy is actually an indirect way of using energy from the sun. Because plants are solar collectors, they readily store energy as a fact of their biology. Plants are self regenerating as well, and they are totally and spontaneously recyclable.

The timber industry produces saw dust, timber slash and mill scrap which are all considered organic materials. In South Africa where some 18 million tons of timber per annum are harvested the output of forest biomass is estimated to be about 6.7 million tons. The available portion is approximately 60% of the total which translates to about 1.5 million tons of biomass annually. Viewed broadly this biomass could replace about one million tons of coal, making carbon neutral forest biomass a viable alternative to fossil fuels.

By no means exclusive to forestry, biomass is virtually everywhere. In the agricultural industry, residuals like bagasse (fibres) from sugarcane, straw from rice and nutshells as well as manure lagoons from cattle, poultry and hog farms are usable. Even in cities, paper and yard wastes are suitable for biomass processing.

Biomass generates electricity

These organic materials can be captured and converted in to fuels suitable for generating electricity. The planting of crops like fast growing trees and grasses specifically for energy generation, can also prevent soil erosion and reduce global warming.

According to a recent paper entitled ‘Carbon sequestration through biomass energy’,

Worldwide, biomass accounts for 15% of the energy supply. Much more significant as a power supply in developing nations than in industrial nations, Biomass supplies 70-90% of the energy needs of Africa, 32% in China, and in Brazil, 33%.

In contrast, the United States gets only four percent of its energy from biomass. But, in the US, investment and available technology could increase the feasibility and efficiency of growing biomass as an energy crop and converting biomass to a more carbon neutral energy supply.

Estimates of energy capacity in the US generated from biomass range from 7 000 to 10,000 MW. Increased competition in the energy industry and technological advances in biomass power generation are likely to increase the potential amounts of energy from biomass. If these increases in biomass capacity replace some of the energy supplied by fossil fuels, this will reduce the US CO2 emission rate by as much as one third.

In South Africa, one of the country’s biomass projects is at Mondi Business Paper’s Richards Bay Mill, about 180km away from Durban.

Coal fired boilers are presently used at Mondi Richards Bay to generate heat and electricity for the production of pulp and linerboard. If necessary, modifications will be done to existing precipitators in order to handle emissions from the additional biomass load in the boiler and to ensure that emissions levels comply with national legislation.

The project focuses on the collection and recovery of biomass waste, for use in the generation of renewable energy as an alternative fuel to coal for general purposes and specifically to generate steam from the power boiler on site.

The collections consists of fines, wood chips and logs presently being used as landfill at a Richards Bay Municipal Landfill site and some plantation waste currently left in the plantations to decay.

Mondi SilvaCel and other timber processors (chippers) in the area of Richards Bay presently transport and landfill their biomass waste at a local municipal landfill site. With the implementation of the project these operations will no longer use biomass waste as landfill. In addition, other potential sources of biomass waste from surrounding plantations (stumps, off-cuts and branches) normally left in the plantations could be recovered and processed into fuel.

A more high profile project is in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ). An investment of R70 million has been secured for a biomass fuel project which will supply 10 000 tons of the product per month to European markets.

Job creation

The plant will be one of the largest among the 285 biomass operations globally. According to Eastern Cape Biomass Fuel Pellets CEO Willie Claassen, the project would create about 100 jobs during the construction of the plant, an additional 60 direct jobs and about 3000 indirect jobs in the Eastern Cape rural areas.

The Coega plant will use forest residue, sawmill waste and alien vegetation from the Eastern Cape and part of the southern Cape as well as some scrap wood from the government’s working for water programme.

Weighing it all up, energy biomass, as a carbon neutral source of energy, some say, is ideal for replacing fossil fuels. This has the added benefit of counteracting the impact of global warming and in so doing could qualify for the use of carbon credits under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).

Others say that Biomass can not fully replace the huge volumes of petroleum and other fossil fuels now in use but it can make a significant contribution to providing fuels and chemicals comparable to those derived from petroleum.

Home Made Energy is a guide that will teach how to make solar panels and wind turbines for under 200$! I researched this product quite a bit, and a high percentage of people are fully satisfied. With the recession and the growing energy costs this could come in handy. If you are like most people in America paying outrageous prices for energy, or just want to help the environment, this a something to buy.

I’m one of those people who wants to help the environment and all that jazz, but I can’t afford to buy all of the expensive solar panels and other energy helping devices. I was looking for “green” things i could get instead of the less “green” items that do the same thing when I ran into this. I read through the sales page then searched for some user opinions. As I said above, a high percentages (not sure of exact numbers, 80-95%) of the people who have bought this don’t regret it one bit and are saving tons of money. These weren’t the responses you see in ads, I actually sent messages to a few of the people. On top of that I spent most of my free time since i was 10 on the internet so I’ve learned to recognize fakes.

This guide is really easy to understand. I read it was written so a 10 year old would be able to understand. All of the materials you need you can buy at a local hardware store for 200$ (total). Once again, this product would be a great buy and will save you plenty of money of energy.

Solar cell roofing made from solar shingles or solar panels is being increasingly incorporated into the construction of new residential and commercial buildings. In many areas, people are choosing to replace their conventional roof with a solar roof when it is time for maintenance. And most of these people would tell you that the long-term value, or short-term increase is resale interest, made it worthwhile.

A solar cell roof is called “building integrated”, also known by the more complete name “building integrated photovoltaic” (BIPV). BIPV suggests that you would have needed that part of the structure built anyway, and you’ve chosen to use material that will also serve the purpose of generating power through solar energy. The first advantage of solar cell shingles or panels on the roof is obvious: some of the initial cost is paid by lowering the overall material and labor costs involved in the construction. The second advantage is that the BIPV does not stand out – it is a normal and expected part of the design and structure of the building. These two advantages often make bipv solar roofing the clear choice over rooftop wind turbines, raised solar panels, and backyard windmills which both stand out and cost a lot more to build and install.

In some parts of the world, often due to government subsidies, many new houses are built with solar roofs. Until recently, this was not the case in the U.S., UK, and much of Europe because the cost remained prohibitive. However, with the invention of what is called “thin film solar technology”, solar roofing tiles, panels and shingles have become easier to fabricate and work with and are much more aesthetically pleasing. This technology is best for pitched roofs where shingles or small tiles are the norm. Large flat roofs, such as the tops of many commercial buildings, can have one giant layer of solar film, or large integrated panels.

Solar cell roofs can be hooked up in two ways – on and off the grid. Off the grid solar power means that you will use the energy you gain from the solar panels and either not be connected at all to the electric company or connected in a way that is completely parallel and unrelated. Off grid applications might be appropriate for houses that are far from electric power lines but get enough sunlight to be completely solar, houses with combination systems with other renewable energy systems, or houses in places that get little sun so it would be unlikely that the solar power generated would ever be more than the house requires. On grid systems are hooked in with your conventional electric supply, and when the solar power system generates more electricity than you need, it actually sells it back to the power company. Your meter literally spins backwards and you can get a zero bill or even a check in the mail instead of a bill.

There is some debate among real estate developers, but the general rule is that any renewable energy source for the home pays off if it returns your original installation investment in ten years or less through energy savings. The invention and perfection of integrated thin film solar roofs has led to us rapidly approaching that return, and possibly even outdistancing it depending on where you live.

There are four things to consider when looking into a solar cell roof:

1. How much sun does your area get each year, independent of the outside temperature?

2. Where does your roof face – ideally it would face east/west of it is a slanted roof?

3. What is the cost now, and projected cost of electricity where you are?

4. What is the general attitude of home buyers in your area to renewables (especially if you might sell your home within 10 years)?

If you do choose solar cell roofing for your home or business you will likely be pleasantly surprised at the efficiency, cost, and savings associated with BIPV.

Would you like to reduce electrical costs related to your compressed air system? More than likely – you can. Start by determining your annual compressed air electrical costs by using this formula:

Brake Horse Power X 0.746 X Annual Hours of Operation X KWH (Kilowatt-Hour) Cost (divided by) Motor Efficiency

NOTE: 1 CFM (Cubit Feet per Minute) @ 100 PSIG (pound-force per square inch gauge) FOR 8760 HOURS COST $110.00 PER YEAR IN ELECTRICAL COST

Next…follow these Top 7 Compressed Air Energy Saving Tips:

1. Fix your Air Leaks

If you do nothing else – follow this one tip: Find and fix your compressed air leaks. Air leaks are industrys’ “biggest looser”!

The average plant loses 20% to 30% it its compressed air through multiple small air leaks. The money spent on man power and parts to find and fix these leaks is well worth it. Note (a 1/4 inch hole will flow 103 cfm @ 100 psig)

2. Change to Synthetic Lubricants

If you are using petroleum based lubricants, you could experience up to an 8% energy savings by switching to Compressor Synthetic Lubricants. Plus extend equipment life and save on oil changes and disposal cost.

3. Reduce Plant Operating Pressure

If possible – reduce overall plant pressure. Less pressure > Less CFM used > less energy consumed.

TIP: Reduce plant pressure 2 pounds at a time, then test run for minimum 24 hours. If any equipment has issues…then increase pressure 2 pounds until running smoothly again. For every 2 pound pressure reduction -you save 1% of the electrical cost to run the air compressor.

4. Check Differential Pressure on Air Compressor Filters.

Start at the compressor cabinet filter then check the compressor inlet filter.

Note: A dirty inlet filter can cost you 1% to 3 % in additional electrical costs. Why? Because decreased air flow to the compressor inlet valve increases the compression ratios resulting in more run time.

Next check the air/oil separator differential pressure under a full load. A new separator causes a differential pressure drop of approximately 2-3 psig. When your pressure drop reaches 8-10 psig, then it is time to change your separator elements. A dirty separator element can cost you up to 5% in additional electrical cost.

Next change the control air filter element. This often over looked, but still important filter where the controls receive their air signal. A pressure drop here causes the controls to receive the lower pressure signal loading the compressor more and using more electricity.

5. Reduce the Compressor Inlet Temperature

By reducing inlet air temperature 10°F below 70°F, you save 2% on electrical usage. Your benefit increases up to 8% on a 30°F degree day. But increasing the inlet temperature 10°F above 70°F will cost you 2% in additional electrical usage for every 10°F up to 10% at 120°F. (Inlet temperature has very little affect on Lubricated screw compressors)

6. Check Differential Pressure on Compressed Air Line Filters.

Size Compressed Air Filters to be twice (2x) your compressor CFM flow rate. This will lower your pressure drop approximately 2-3 psig and save 1% on energy costs. Elements will last twice (2x) as long and you will save on maintenance costs.

7. Know what quality of compressed air your plant needs.

The cleaner & dryer the compressed air the more energy used.

Check with the manufacturer of your equipment to determine the quality of air needed.

Renewable energy is a wonderful asset in today’s society, who can unfortunately be guilty of over-consumption and wastefulness. It is an innovative method of producing energy without burning fossil fuels whose emissions pollute the environment. It is energy provided by a resource that replenishes itself naturally within a human time-scale. There are several types of renewable energy, including plants, wind, rain, sun, tides, and more. But when it comes to today’s advanced uses of renewable energy for the home or office, solar, geothermal, wind power, and hydroelectric are the four most common sources. Continue reading to learn about these categories of renewable energy and how they can be applied at home.

Wind Power

Our atmosphere is powerfully swirling and churning above us without fail, so it is no surprise that we have taken an interest in learning how to harness that energy for ourselves! Wind power is extraordinary because it carries an abundant amount of force, force that can be used to power our homes and offices. The instrument used to harness the wind is called a wind turbine. Wind turbines and are usually white, and stand tall with large defined blades. They generate power as their swift blades turn in the wind. The spinning blades send force to a generator, which then produces electricity for a home.

Hydro-Electric Power

Hydroelectric power works in a very similar way to wind power, minus the wind. Instead, it uses the force of moving water to produce and harness energy. In order to utilize hydroelectric power, you must have access to a flowing water source. Ideally this would be a dam or river, but can also come in other forms. You must also have permission from local authorities to install hydro-electric renewable energy operations, like a micro-hydropower system.

Geothermal Power

Although an uncommon source of renewable energy, geothermal power can still be harness and used to produce energy for the home. It uses the internal heat of the ground below, which interestingly remains at a steady 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit all year long. A geothermal heat pump is the apparatus used to harness internal ground heat as a means to heat and cool a property. It circulates fluid in a loop-like fashion, through a system of underground pipes, then to the home’s heat exchanger where the heat is removed from the fluid and used to heat (or cool) the inside. This process is simply reversed for cooling purposes.

Solar Power

There are several ways to use renewable solar power in the home. For instance, water heaters now come with solar-powered models. These units use the sun’s energy to heat water in a storage tank, allowing the unit to deliver heated water on demand. Additionally, solar roof panels are a common renewable energy asset for homeowners. When exposed to sunlight, solar paneling uses the photovoltaic effect (solar cells converting sunlight into energy) to produce electricity for a home. A few years ago, it was a larger initial investment that paid off over time, but nowadays, the price for solar paneling has dropped substantially, so anyone can afford it!

For as long as can be remembered, people everywhere have been encouraged to ‘go green’ but is it easily done?

For many the notion of going green means changing a number of things from switching to organic produce, shopping for products with renewable packaging and of course opting to power their homes with renewable energy. These changes are often considered too costly and inconvenient for the average home owner after-all who has the time to find an organic only supermarket and renewable energy certainly isn’t affordable is it?

Contrary to popular belief, making your home greener couldn’t be easier! From local supermarkets now offering a range of organic produce and products with recyclable packaging, to a vast number of green energy providers offering tariffs that are more than suitable for the average home owner; how could it be difficult?

Making the shift to greener solutions is no longer inconceivable and perhaps as costly as it once was, we can all now easily make a number of changes that may positively impact the environment. As a result, there are many around the world that are now proud to shout about the green changes they have made; from the average home owner to politicians and celebrities but are you following suit for the right reasons?

Going green can vastly improve the state of today’s environment but are you making changes because you know exactly what kind of positive impact you are having or simply because your favourite celebrity is doing so?

If you are considering going green, knowing what impact certain changes may have is a great way to ensure that you keep going, for all the right reasons…

Saving Resources

Have you ever considered how much effort and how many materials are required to build that sofa or to ensure that your plastic bottle of milk reaches you in the best condition possible? Shopping with sustainable companies ensures that less resources are being used which means that trees and plants are not entirely destroyed and ultimately there is less non-degradable waste to damage the environment.

Save Money

For businesses in particular, by going green you actually can cut costs by a surprising margin. From opting for refillable ink cartridges in the printer to ensuring all monitors are switched off at the end of the day you would be surprised as to how much energy you save and what impact this conservation can have on the environment.

Save Energy

From leaving your lights on for hours to keeping appliances on standby; did you know that overuse of energy is one of the biggest causes of environmental damage? Although alternative, renewable energy resources are growing in popularity, the majority of homes still use gas and fuel; the production of which causes immense damage to the environment. If you do still use these traditional methods in your home then keep this simple math equation in mind; the less you use, the less is produced and in return the less damage there will be on the environment.

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

We are all responsible for our own carbon footprint i.e. the effect every single one of our actions has on the environment. The certain lifestyle changes you make will ultimately reduce the contribution you make to the release of damaging carbon dioxide into the environment. You may not be able to save the entire planet but by opting to choose sustainable products that will ensure less trees are destroyed, limiting your use of energy, choosing to travel by public transport to minimise your use of harmful fumes released from your vehicle along with many other changes will ensure that if nothing else, you can rest easy knowing that you have done your part.

Do you know why you are going green?

Not many people know of the mystical abilities of Cosmic Energy. Neither are they aware of the magical abilities that it possesses in doing some absolutely powerful things in their lives.

Very many people are filled with fear when broached by a new idea such as this. However as time passes many of these once mysterious concepts are being discovered by scientist as a natural part of our existence.

Cosmic energy is higher frequency of energy in our atmosphere. It flows as a beautiful stream of light. Like the energy emitted from the sun or the moon which affects our daily lives so to does cosmic energy affect us. We can use our intention to call on this energy to move through us or we can send it out into whatever we like with the intention of having a positive effect directed to that thing.

At first it is necessary to put aside all judgment and to be in a free state of mind. Preferably it is best to be in a playful state of mind, not expecting but more observing the flow of energy with our intention. This detached stat of being is the way to always work with energy. It is never wise to force it nor should we be in a needy state. Being in a needy or forceful state disrupts the free flow of energy. In time with practice you will clearly be able to tell if you are being needy or pushy because you will feel that the energy has stopped moving.

It is important to know that this energy has intelligence as you and I, perhaps it has an even more advanced awareness. We can literally call on that energy and it will arrive speedily.

The benefits are outstanding. It can heal our body and shift disease from our body. We can use to bring about many changes in our lives and relationship with others. You can use it to clear up a bad headache, you can run it though your food before eating, it will not only enhance the flavor but it will increase the quality of energy that you gain from eating that food which you have run energy through. You may also use it to shift the flow of energy in your hope. When the environment is negative and there is a lot of tension you may also use to bring a more light hearted and relaxed space. There is no end to the many things you can do.

One of the most powerful ways in which you can use cosmic energy is in your inner meditations for manifesting. When you sit in meditation with your focus on manifesting what you can you can increase the effectiveness of your meditation by adding light. When you use light you raise the energy frequency of your inner meditation adding more power to it.

Where there is more power of energy your manifestations will increase in their power. What is even more amazing is that adding cosmic energy to your manifesting mediations also insures that what you focus on will move into y our life in an even greater way than you could even have imagined. The energy intensives everything many times over. What you get in return will supersede all of your dreams

So are you ready to learn just how to use this energy? In a simple exercise you can begin by going into a quite space where you will not be bothered. Get some music, preferably inspirational music with our lyrics. You want to keep your free from distractions found in song as their meaning will always full your mind to think of the song. You want something that will keep your mind free but relaxed and open.

Bear in mind there is no absolutely right or wrong way, however there in one must and that one step cannot be changed as all the others. That step requires that you imagine a stream of light flowing through your body. Starting with the top of your head see and feel that light moving down through your body. Enjoy it as you can imagine that you are beneath a cascading flow of water except this is light. Be mindful of how your body feels and you bath in this light. Become mindful of how your body feels, Do you feel warm or are you feeling cold? Are there any particular sensations in your body?

When you have become filled and feel yourself alive you may then focus on a thing you want to manifest in your life. Decide clearly what it is you want and fix it clearly in your mind. As you allow yourself to experience that thing let the light within you flow out toward that thing. Become excited and hold the energy between you and your desire.

Remember never to force of be needy just hold a calm enjoyment of the energy and observe what it does. Different people have different responses to this energy. Some people are quite sensitive to it immediately while others are not able to feel anything, while those very people are later able to tell you all the effects that have occurred during their day as a result of using this energy.

Most people are able to handle higher amounts of stress on the days that this mediation is performed. Some have experiences the clearing away of cold symptoms rapidly. The list of positives are numerous. The ideal way would be use do this meditation every day. Even a few minutes first thing in the morning will enhance a person’s day greatly. It is so powerful that you life will have new meaning, it literally will.

Energy drinks happen to be a 10 billion dollar industry in the USA, and are predicted to grow exponentially as time continues. The target market appears to be teenagers and university students, for whom Rockstar is marketed. Nonetheless, I observe consumers of all ages and sorts drinking these beverages wherever I look. This concentrated supply of caffeine and energy offers folks the boost they look for to get them through the day. But is Rockstar seriously serving them? Is this drink healthy?

Here I will discuss the main ingredients you should become familiar with in Rockstar:

– Artificial Caffeine Content: Rockstar has 160mg of man-made caffeine in each and every can. To put this in perspective, a can of soda pop only offers about 35mg of caffeine.

– Milk Thistle: The thought behind this ingredient is that it will possibly reduce the intensity of hangovers by way of permitting the liver to digest the alcohol sooner. It can be not known if this in fact works. Milk thistle also has a small antioxidant worth.

– High Sugar Content: There are actually 140 calories and 31 grams of sugar in a single can of Rockstar Energy Drinks!

– Ginseng and Ginkgo: Herbs to stimulate energy. Allergy symptoms and upset stomach are possible with these herbs, but they are safe for many consumers.

– Guarana: Usually in weight-loss pills, this South American herb promotes energy, but can cause major side effects if consumed in large amounts. Side effects can include nausea, headache, seizures, irregular heart rhythms, and anxiety. Do not take with aspirin because it can possibly boost the chance of bleeding.

– Rockstar Energy Drink Also Contains Numerous Synthetic Components.

Because of the high caffeine and sugar content, Rockstar is simply not safe to ingest big quantities of. In case you have any of these conditions- diabetes, heart disease, obesity, or hypertension, this drink is actually a exceptionally poor option for you. Overall, name-brand energy drinks including Rockstar are not a healthy way of obtaining energy.

These drinks, with their severe stimulates and high sugar doses, can offer you not only the “jitters” whenever you consume them, but they will also surely lead to a crash soon afterwards that leaves you feeling way more worn out then before. Moderating your caffeine in your diet is certainly essential so that you do not get addicted to these products. Parents: please limit the caffeine energy drinks teenagers consume… With today’s bans on Red Bull in Norway, Denmark, Uruguay and Iceland, we ought to be careful what we drink!

Within evolution of human civilization, there have been dramatic changes. There has been a continual change in attitudes, practices, rituals, and manners. A tremendous change in human behavior resulted in a revolutionary change in the civilization. As for the behavior, the foremost thing that brings the change and is important to excel is enthusiasm. Enthusiasm can be called a form of excitement or anger in some ways. Especially when we take it in a positive sense. Taking it in a negative way, it is aggression, madness and ultimately destruction.

As attitudes evolved, aggressiveness and rage changed into energy with the coming up of civility. Now, in the present era, with a lot of civilizations existing on one small planet, we see no clear difference in that specific attitude. There are still two aspects that are a positive one and a negative one even within the same civilization. The thing is how to change that negative state into a civil state. For a lot of us, anger is a form of energy as we usually hold the same opinion for this. People who have a lot of verve and gusto are more likely to excel than those who are listless. Your verve gives your mind, energy to work well. It increases your creativity as well.

If our temperament is likely to change every time we encounter the things against our will, we gain a lot of energy in the form of anger. This energy should be sublimated and this can be done in a lot of ways. The most important and beneficial way to sublimate it is to use it in one’s interest. Our interests and goals demand energy. If we fulfill the task of our interest with zest we are able to excel in it. Putting our energy, which comes from anger, into our interest or goal is possible because we like to do it.

Interest lightens up the mood and with the completion of it, we are likely to release and use our entire angry attitude that would otherwise be destructive. Destruction does not release anger, it gives rise to it. So the best thing we can do is to make the best use of our own brain. Our thought can make the best or worst use of us. We should think in a positive way. Anger takes over our brain. Educating our mind and having a good control of our emotions can work miracles.

Solar energy is quickly becoming a new way for families that are off the grid to enjoy the same luxuries that many families with electricity do. As the cost of running electricity to rural areas continues to increase, and the cost of installing renewable energy systems decreases, this is now the most cost effective option.

Families that have yet to make the switch are often full of questions, and these are some of the things that they need to know before investing in this renewable energy source.

Batteries

Most homeowners are under the impression that when they go with this form of energy, they will not have any power at night time or will need a secondary source when it is cloudy. While it is true that there is less energy coming in from the sun on cloudy days, and none at night time, there is no need to install a set of windmills just yet.

Solar batteries are often installed at the same time as a stand-alone system. These work by storing solar energy that is not used during the day. The majority of homes receive more than they will use, and this excess amount of solar energy can be reserved in these to help keep the home powered when it is not receiving energy from the sun, such as at night time.

Energy can be sold

This is not available in every area, but it is popular in some. As homes receive more energy, it is stored in the batteries first. Often, these will fill up, including any extra batteries, and then the extra energy simply goes to waste.

Because of this, many people choose to keep an eye on them. Once most of them are full, and they have more than enough energy, they take some and sell it back to the grid for other individuals to buy.

There are some fees that can be associated with selling solar energy, but it is definitely worth looking into for families that frequently wind up with more energy than they will ever use.

Generators can be comforting

Having a backup generator just in case can, and does, give many families peace of mind. If the climate is a bit unpredictable, and there can be weeks of rain with little sunshine, there is a chance that the batteries can run dry.

In this situation, families that do not have a back-up generator will be in a panic. Families that do have one handy, however, will be able to go about their day as they normally would until the sun comes back out and goes back to giving them the power that they need. Even a generator is not used frequently, it is much better to be safe than sorry in this case.

Inverters can go down

Most people take the time to at least research the thought of investing in a nice set of back up batteries and a generator for this sole reason. Invertors help to take the energy and transform it, but these can easily go down when the grid goes down. If the power is knocked out and all a home has is a few panels and an inverter, that house is not going to have power just like the rest of the neighbourhood.

There seem to be so many components and things to consider when it comes to solar energy that it can be a bit overwhelming just to comprehend it all. These are the four most basic things that homeowners are encouraged to consider before they make the switch to a new power supply. They are also encouraged to read as much as possible on the subject or to schedule a free consultation with a business to make sure that they are well informed about their decision.