The systems run themselves and do not require much technical knowledge. Photovoltaic systems have no moving parts so there is little maintenance and no noise. Solar systems can solve specific problems. One property uses solar energy to power necessary lights and a cellular telephone. Another has a small unit to run electric smoke detectors.
Some homeowners go completely solar.
I am not at their mercy. I am very pleased I am completely independent of any costs from hydro. Although photovoltaic technology has come a long way, and promises to go further, solar power can still mean a sizeable initial investment and long-term pay back. Written by PJ Wade Click here for a printer-friendly version of this article. Click here to translate this page to another language.