There is the sun, shinning brightly in the sky. The sun's solar energy is offering us its free and inexhaustible power. As we become more and more aware of the increasing cost of using fossil fuels for our energy needs and the harm their use is doing to our earth and to us, we must start considering the best use of an alternative source of power...the sun.

How can we convert the sun's power to provide energy for our use?

By using solar collectors or panels the sun's power is converted into electricity. Sunlight when it enters your solar panels heats the water in the copper pipes which is pumped into a storage tank in your home. The closed loop system then returns the water back to the collectors where it is heated again. Closed loop systems are used where there can be freezing conditions. A solar generator will convert the sun's energy into electrical energy by using solar cells also known photovoltaic cells. The generator will store power for later use so there will not be any future power outages.

What are the advantages of using solar energy?

Saves money: You will be using the sun's energy which is free. Your electricity bills will be reduced or may even go to zero.

Reduce your income taxes. Tax laws provide for a federal tax credit of 30% of the cost of your solar system. Most states also provide tax credits.

Net metering. When your solar system is producing more energy than you are using (during the work day when the sun is strongest and no one is home) this excess will be stored so you can have it for use in the future.

Easy maintenance: The solar system is virtually maintenance free saving you time, effort and money.

Stores power: The solar generator stores power so you will have power when you need it; no power outages.

Environment friendly: Unlike our use of fossil fuels there is no damaging effect from using solar power.

Now is the time to start using the sun's free energy. Of all of the possible sources of energy we have available for our use solar power is the best.