The increase in the cost of electric power from the local power company is relentless. Homeowners, in an attempt to control their costs, are turning to residential solar power systems for relief. Government programs and tax incentives, which greatly reduce up-front costs, have greatly simplified the homeowner’s decisions. Complete residential solar power systems are now available at affordable cost. These systems include portable solar power systems, grid-tie solar kits, off-grid solar systems, and cabin solar kits.

It easy to say that a homeowner can save money on electric power by reducing usage, but hat would require eliminating many of the comforts that we have come to expect if not require. It makes more sense to save money in the cost of power itself, and this can easily be accomplished by investing in a complete residential solar power system.

The financial investment in a residential solar power system is primarily for the installation of the system. Once the system is installed, except for minimal maintenance costs, the electric power generated is free. The long term efficiency of the system will be determined by the quality of components used to set up the system initially. It’s critical that the solar panels, inverters, batteries, charge controllers, and other system components be of the highest quality. When buying a residential solar power system as a integrated kit, you can be sure that all components have been tested as a system, have proven to work well together, and will provide cost effective electric power for your home.

Portable Solar Power Systems:

Are you a restless adventurous sort who likes to travel or camp out? You should consider the advantages of a portable residential solar power system. Fold-able and roll-able solar battery chargers and thin film amorphous solar battery chargers are quite popular with those who travel. These systems are reasonable priced and perform reliably for charging all your personal electronic devices such as laptop computers, cameras, and cell phones. If you love being on the road, but don’t wish to lose access to all of your electronic toys and conveniences, a portable solar power system could be exactly what you need.

Grid-Tie Solar Kits:

Grid-tie kits are residential solar power systems that are becoming very popular with homeowners who wish to save money and generate green and clean electricity without becoming totally disconnected from the power grid. Grid-tie systems are, as the name suggests, connected into the commercial electric power grid. It is a hybrid system that provides most of your power from solar energy, when available, and receives power from the commercial grid when solar power is not sufficient. These systems provide an excellent compromise between solar power and that generated using fossil fuels. They ensure that electric power is always available while they enable you to save money on your overall home electricity costs. These systems are designed to provide the major component of your homes electric power requirements. In fact, if your system generates excess power at any given time, that surplus is fed into the commercial grid and credited to your account. You can actually make a profit! 

Off-Grid Solar Systems:

If you live in a remote area where reliable commercially produced electric power is not readily available, consider the benefits of an off-grid solar system. This is the perfect residential solar power system for the homeowner who enjoys being independent. These kits include all of the critical components required for a complete system: solar panels, batteries, inverters, hardware, and all other accessories needed for a complete operating system that will get you off the grid.

Cabin Solar Kits:

Are you one of the lucky few that own your dream cabin located out in the middle of nowhere? Your used to all the modern conveniences at home, and wish to enjoy the same convenience in your remote retreat. That’s not a problem if you install a cabin solar kit. They are perfect for locations where, because of cost or inaccessibility, electric power is not available. These residential solar power systems are reasonably priced and designed to stand alone. They generate clean, green, power without having an environmental or aesthetic impact on the cabin’s surroundings.

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