While solar energy is being used to help heat both homes and businesses, there are still many people who don`t know how solar power works and how Los Angeles solar energy can help you to make your home much more energy efficient. For those who are curious about solar power, these facts will hopefully help!

• Solar power is being used around the world and is in very high supply. Despite that fact there will always be enough solar power to fuel your home as the sun is a sustainable resource.
• The US Department of Energy states that an average American will use 866-kilowatt hours a month. This costs anywhere from $70 100 a month depending on where you live.
• Around 30% of that energy consumption is used to heat water in your home.
• Solar heat is created thanks to solar panels. The solar panels go to an inverter which goes to a battery, which stores the power.
• If you have a 1 kilowatt solar system in your home you`ll be able to generate about 1,600 kilowatt hours a year if you live in a sunny climate.
• Most solar power kits come with a 5-year warranty, while the panels themselves are warranted for 20 years.
• Solar power can be used to heat things like swimming pools, attic fans, and small appliances. It can also be used to produce electricity for lighting or to help you to cook food.

If you`re interested in learning how Lo Angele solar energy can help you to keep your home powered up at a relatively low cost, give us a call! We can explain how the process works for you and can give you an estimate as well.