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In this day and age of ever growing efficiency, everyday folks are looking to capitalize on today’s current technology to save money in all areas of their budget. And since energy prices are getting steeper, and concerns of man-made pollution are on the rise, the choice to retrofit an existing home into a solar powered home is becoming more enticing to the average consumer.

Solar Power use for the everyday homeowner used to be limited to just heating the backyard swimming pool. But these days solar power technology has grown by leaps and bounds. You can now have your entire home be powered by solar energy, including (but not limited to) garden and walkway lights, water heater, interior lighting, attic fans, central air conditioner, and, of course, your swimming pool.

Although the solar powered car is becoming the most popular use for this alternative energy source, the steps to create a solar powered home are not to hard (when using a professional service) and well worth the investment. There are a number of solar power panels and solar power kits available on the market, but if you are interested in solar power to power any part of your house, your best bet is to look up “solar power” in your local phone book.

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The two main uses of solar power are of course to power the entire house, and heat water for the home. But this article is not going to discuss those topics. No, instead we’re going to talk about some creative ways actual people are using solar power for the homes they live in.

The Cell Phone

One creative way I have seen was the use of a small solar panel used to charge the person’s cell phone. Now I think I can relate to this one: You are out getting some errands done when your cell phone beeps – it is warning you that the battery is low. You know that you are expecting an important call, but you don’t have the time to drive all the way home just to plug in the phone. And your vehicle didn’t come equipped with a lighter, so… Typically you would be in a bad situation. But not so when you have the solar-powered charger. Just place the solar panel on your shoulder with a strap, pocket the phone, and finish what you are doing. When you get back to the car, the panel will face the window and continue to charge the cell phone – handy and a life saver.

Night Light

Another handy home usage for smaller solar panels is the solar-powered night light. This item you attach to the window, the panel facing the sun. When the sun goes down, the power is stored until the switch is flipped. Then, it is a soft light in the night for scared little ones. This item can also be used to power an alarm clock every night, so that if a power outage occurs, you don’t wake up late. Another time saver. I like it that you can also power a small portable radio so you can listen to your favorite station without the need for new batteries or a power cord.

Battery Charger

Finally, there is the solar-powered battery charger. Forget having to search all over the house hoping to find a useful battery. Just place some rechargable batteries into the charger, then place in direct sunlight. Soon enough you will have the power you seek to use your electronic entertainment devices. This is great for both at home and on the go – especially for those who use digital cameras a lot. These devices always eat up battery power quickly, so being able to charge a few while you use some others is always a wise choice.

So whatever small needs that may arise, solar power for the home may be a great alternative for you as well. And who knows, maybe one day you too may own the larger panels to power your entire house.

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