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The 5 Uses of Solar Power in Your Home

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Want to know more about the versatility of solar power? Call PES Solar at (800) 650-6519 to learn more!

More homeowners are embracing the clean, eco-friendly, renewable energy source that is solar power. However, others remain unsure about the uses of solar power as a source of energy.

As the top solar panel installation company in West Palm Beach, FL, we know all the practical uses of solar power in the home. We’ll share them with you below.

Powering Your Heating 

Heating your home and boiling water account for a considerable chunk of your total energy consumption. With solar-powered heaters, you can stay warm and boil water in the colder months without worrying about the impact on your energy bill. 

Lighting Your Home

You can light your home with solar technologies in different ways. First, you can connect the entire lighting architecture in your property to the solar system. Secondly, you can buy standalone solar lighting systems for specific parts of your property.

Moving energy-consuming lighting systems (such as landscape, decorative and security lights) to your solar grid can lower your energy bill significantly. You no longer have to leave your landscape dark to avoid higher utility bills.

Powering Home Appliances

You can power all the appliances in your home using solar energy. You only need to work with a qualified installer to find the perfect system configuration. Your budget for the installation and the amount of available space will determine the number of appliances the system can support.

Medium-powered solar systems can support televisions, ceiling and standing fans, computers, and other machines. High-powered systems can power heavier appliances like your dryer, dishwasher, washing machine, and more.

However, high-powered systems require a significant upfront investment. You also need considerable space to host the necessary number of solar panels.

Cooking Your Meals 

This is one of the less-explored uses of solar power. You can invest in a quality solar cooker to reduce your dependence on gas or electricity.

The solar cooker works well for both outdoor and indoor cooking sessions. You just have to find the perfect option for your needs.

Can the solar cooker completely replace your gas or electric stove? It’s unlikely if you have the average residential solar power setup. However, you can use it for some less-demanding cooking sessions to save on energy bills.

Heating Your Swimming Pool

Swimming pools take a while to heat up when the weather is a bit chilly. The lengthy heating time can increase your energy bill if you draw power from the conventional grid. A solar water heater allows you to warm up the pool at an affordable cost.

A cheaper alternative to solar heaters is the floating solar blanket. The blanket absorbs heat from the sun and transfers it to the water to keep it warm. 

Find the Perfect Solar Setup for Your Home

Do you want to experience these uses of solar power in your Orlando, West Palm Beach, or Tampa, FL, home? Call PES Solar today at (800) 650-6519. If you’d like inspiration for commercial solar power usage, we’ve covered some companies that swear by solar energy.

Austin Miller

Austin Miller

With over two decades of experience in the solar and electrical contracting industry, Austin Miller brings a wealth of expertise to the table. As the proprietor of PES Solar, his profound understanding of solar energy and its cost-saving potential is unmatched. Austin's unwavering passion for the solar sector drives his mission to help businesses and homeowners maximize their savings while embracing renewable energy solutions.