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Energy from the sun is a constant supply, and best of all for us it is free.

There are lots of good reasons to use solar energy as a power source, and they are as follows:

(1) Solar energy is a renewable resource that we can constantly utilise to generate power through the use of solar panels. Fossil fuels used to generate electricity are a limited resource, and more money is being spent trying to extract these, and the cost is passed on to you the consumer.

(2) Solar energy systems installed in your home may qualify for rebates from local or federal government, which helps to reduce your initial start-up costs.

(3) Once a solar power system is installed and generating power, you may require little or no electricity from a power utility. The cost savings from this keep compounding each month leaving you substantial cost savings over a year. Ask yourself, when was the last time the cost of power went down? It just doesn’t!

(4) Excess energy that you generate can be sold back into the national grid earning you additional income.

(5) Once a solar power system is installed into your home, it will add value to your home, so you can treat the installation as a long term property investment.

(6) Solar energy does not produce any pollution or green house gases, unlike electricity generation from coal or gas. With the large world focus now global warming, it has become environmental responsible for each and every person to make a difference where they can.

(7) Solar powered lights and other home solar products are easy to install and require no wiring.

So to go green you will identify that solar energy has both its cost and environmental benefits.

With the growing focus on global warming and declining fossil fuel resources what can we do to minimise our effect on the environment, reduce our carbon footprint, and what resources can we use.

One current popular renewable energy resource is the use of wind energy to generate electricity, and the 5 key benefits for you are:

(1) By using wind energy to generate electricity you will not be relying on electricity utilities who burn fossil fuels. This is good for the environment as it will reduce the amount of green house gasses produced, not just from the burning, but the resource used to extract and transport the fuel.

(2) The wind is a free renewable resource, and in many locations it is a constant supply day and night, meaning an uninterrupted power supply. Different locations may be more suitable than others, but in general, most areas will have the required minimum air speed. By raising the height off the ground for your generator, wind speed velocity will increase.

(3) Installing a wind generation system to your home can add value to your home, as people see it as an asset to have green energy powered homes.

(4) Installation of green energy devices such as wind generation systems is encouraged by local and federal governments to reduce the reliance on existing electrical infrastructure, and in some countries you may be entitled to rebates or financial assistance with the installation costs.

(5) Installing wind powered systems can result in up to 50% savings on your electricity bills, and the systems are able to be added to, resulting in a larger generation capacity