Last year, the UK Government announced an ambitious plan to reduce carbon emissions by 34 percent by 2020. The project is funded by a 450 million pound investment in renewable energy sources, mostly wind and solar technologies. Other goals include the creation of 1.2 million green jobs and 1.5 million UK homes that will produce their own energy.
To encourage the switch to renewable energy, the government will offer tax breaks to homeowners who choose so called green technologies. In this article we are going to discuss Solar power and why it makes sense to make the switch as soon as possible.
There is a reason why most people rely on traditional energy sources like coal and nuclear power in the home — it is cheap. And even though it harms the environment, most homeowners assume that installing solar panels or a windmill in the back garden is simply too expensive. If it wasn't, why isn't everyone doing it?
There is some truth to this. Solar power is certainly not the cheapest or most efficient energy producer, but it is the cleanest. And by purchasing a solar panel kit on the internet, homeowners can save a good deal of money. It is also important to install these solar cells on your own. But do not worry it isn't difficult… unless you are afraid of heights!
Most kits include easy-to-follow instructions on how to install the mounted panels. The first step is always to locate the section of the roof that receives the most sunlight. As you might expect, solar panels do not produce electricity if the sun is not shinning on them. Next, you will have to mount the panels onto the roof. Metal roof mounts must be bolted directly to the rafters. So, before you begin, you must locate the rafters and mark them off.
