Congratulations on your choice to start using solar energy! This advanced, but simple power system can power your business or home for less and can reduce harm to the environment. The piece that follows offers terrific information about solar power.

The amount of electricity you generate from solar panels is dependent on how many panels you install and the efficiency of these panels. You can do some simple calculations to determine the right number of panels. You could actually save money by purchasing a small number of efficient panels.

Start small if you are just starting out with solar energy. You can try solar energy without making a major commitment by installing solar landscaping lights. These can be found at many retailers including big box retailers and home improvement stores. Installation is easy, as you just place them in the land around your walkway.

If your solar panels fail, you …