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6 Options For Solar Technology In

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Powering your lifestyle with solar energy reduces greenhouse gas emissions and helps
protects the environment from climate change. On top of that, solar panels can save
you money and can help you earn an additional income. If your primary goal is
maximum electricity savings, installing solar panels directly on your roof is likely the best
fit for you. Since the roof of your house is able to fit more panels than most of these
other spaces, you’ll produce more energy and likely eliminate your entire electricity bill.
You’ll also be able to earn extra money through the federal tax credit and incentives like
SMART. Plus, if your house has a solar system, evidence suggests that it will sell for a
premium because buyers look for energy-efficient features. 

Solar technology can easily adapt to your needs and preferences, and rooftop solar isn’t
the only option. Your backyard works, too. Locations like barns, pergolas, and garages
are also perfect places to install solar panels. Even if these spaces aren’t directly
attached to your home, they can still provide power to it. Additionally, if these systems
are fixed, you’ll be eligible for financial incentives. Here are six lesser-known places in
your backyard to put your solar-powered upgrades. 

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1. RevoluSun
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Detached garages, pergolas,

and carports of almost any size
are a great option for solar
panels and offer the same
benefits as a traditional rooftop
installation. You can use a
garage or carport solar system
to complement your home if
your house already has solar, or
it can operate independently
without solar on the main part
of your house. Though garage solar installations often aren’t enough to entirely power
your home due to their limited rooftop space, they can still shave money off your
monthly electricity expenses, decrease your carbon footprint, and reduce your reliance
on the grid. A standard two-car detached garage that supports 24 fixed solar panels —
360 watts each (8,640 watts total) — produces hundreds of dollars’ worth of electricity
each year, and if you have an electric vehicle, installing solar panels on your garage has
even more value. 

2. Solar on Backyard Barns and Sheds

Barns and sheds usually have no

electricity supply but a tremendous
need for power. If you don’t have
electricity hooked up to these
structures, you have to use a gas-
guzzling generator or run utility lines
to your house in order to power the
space, and, given the power demand
for barns and sheds, this can be
polluting and expensive. Solar panels
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are a more cost-effective and energy-efficient alternative. Again, the space on these
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can still take a big
chunk off your electric bill. When it’s time to charge up the snowblower in the winter,
you’ll be glad you made this switch.

3. Solar-powered Pools

If you have a pool, a solar pool

heater can dramatically reduce
the electricity costs that come
from heating it. These systems
include solar collectors that
can be placed next to your
pool or, if you don’t have
rooftop panels, on top of your
home. With all the money you
save, these heaters can even
pay for themselves in as little as 1.5 years. Plus, they tend to last longer than
conventional gas heaters. 

Solar pool covers are another inexpensive way to keep your water warm, and they’re
available for most pools. Without a cover, pool water absorbs a lot of sunlight, but
evaporation causes the water to lose this heat and its temperature to cool. Solar pool
covers use bubbles to trap this heat from the sun, holding the heat in the pool and
maintaining a warm water temperature. Again, while both of these systems can result in
substantial savings, neither are eligible for the federal tax credit.

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4. RevoluSun
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You spend the spring and

summer creating the perfect lawn
and landscape, so you deserve to
have the perfect lighting to show
it off at night, too. Outdoor solar
lights are simple but effective,
and though they are not eligible
for tax credits, they allowing you
to save a little bit on your monthly
electric bill. Solar lights absorb the sun’s light during the day and store it in a small
photovoltaic battery. Most have darkness sensors to automatically determine when it’s
time to turn on, so they’re extra efficient. They can also improve safety on walkways,
driveways, and backyard patios. Whether you’re looking to brighten up your back patio
or illuminate your front walkway, solar-powered lighting offers a stylish and sustainable
solution.

5. Portable Solar Panels

Portable solar panels, also known as
portable photovoltaics or portable PV
panels, work just like traditional solar
systems but on a micro-level. Their small size
enables you to generate electricity on the go,
and you can use them on top of RVs, boats,
camping tents, and even on hiking gear. Also,
since portable units are mobile, they can be
placed in different areas of the yard, which can be especially useful for avoiding the
shade of trees.

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6. Solar Trackers and Ground-mounted Solar

If your roof isn’t ideal for solar

but you have a decent-sized
backyard, ground-mounted solar
panels are a great solution.
Traditional ground-mounted
systems often include a large
number of solar cells, so they can
produce substantial wattage.
Alternatively, you could install a
ground-mounted solar tracker, which follows the sun from east to west throughout the
day. This ensures that the panels receive optimal sunlight. Both options are as
advantageous, if not more advantageous, than rooftop solar. In fact, solar trackers can
generate up to 45-percent more electricity than rooftop solar panels. You’ll get the most
return on your investment because you’ll be maximizing the power of the sun.

Choosing the Right Solar For Your Home 

Whether it’s the economic benefits or environmental advantages that are prompting
you to go solar, you have options when it comes to the technology you choose. You can
dip your toes in the water with smaller solar upgrades like solar-powered lighting or you
can install a complete solar system on the roof of your home. Alternatively, if you
already have solar panels installed, you can take advantage of these smaller backyard
upgrades to save even more money and further help the planet. 

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