Integrating Renewable Energy Into Your Home

Equipping your home with renewable power sources can allow you to reduce the amount of energy that your house will have to use. Unfortunately, homeowners often fail to account for the various ways that renewable power systems can be integrated into their houses, and this can lead to their monthly power bills being higher than necessary.

Exterior And Pathway Lighting

Many properties will have exterior and pathway lighting that can make the yard easier to safely navigate. However, these exterior lighting systems can be very energy-intensive, and this can substantially increase the amount that you will have to pay in monthly energy expenses. Luckily, it is fairly easy to integrate renewable power systems into these exterior lights. This is possible through the use of solar panels and battery systems that will be able to generate and store enough power during the day to keep these lights working throughout the overnight hours.

Emergency Backup Power

Minimizing the effects of a power outage can be a worthwhile investment for homeowners. One way to minimize these effects is through the use of solar panels that can provide auxiliary or emergency power for the home's most important systems. Often, these will be the HVAC system, refrigerator, and freezer as well as the water heater. By keeping these systems powered during a total electrical failure, you can substantially minimize the disruptions that your home would otherwise experience. Solar systems  can provide enough power for these systems, and you can minimize the amount of space that is needed more easily if you are willing to dedicate the roof of your home to solar panels.

Outdoor Appliances And Features

Depending on the type of activities that you enjoy doing outside, there may be a number of energy-intensive outdoor appliances that you will need to use. A common example of this can be the pump for a swimming pool. One of these pumps will be critical for keeping the water in the pool clear, but these pumps can require large amounts of power while also being located somewhat far away from the home. Solar systems can be an effective option for powering these devices. For the best results, you will want to be sure that these panels are receiving full sunlight for the majority of the day. Otherwise, the amount of power that they output may not be as much as is needed to keep the pump running smoothly.

For more information about integrating renewable energy into your home, talk to an electrician in your area.