The winter of 2022 will be remembered as the season of the energy crisis. The war in Ukraine, together with the increasingly evident global warming, have affected the costs of energy, with a significant increase in prices.
There are hundreds of articles on the Internet about the topic: 'How to save energy at home?'. The answers are sometimes bizarre, like taking a shower at the gym, or eating only products that do not require cooking, other times intelligent, like using induction cookers.
However, these expedients have a flaw: they do not solve the problem at its root.
The only way to address the energy crisis is to use other energy sources. From this perspective, balcony solar panels represent a long-lasting solution, which will allow you to have energy at zero cost and no longer have to give up the comforts of everyday life.
What are balcony solar panels?
These are photovoltaic panels designed and studied to be placed on the terrace. balcony solar panels They capture solar energy, which is converted into usable energy through a power bank. Thanks to a generator, it is then possible to accumulate the energy and use it when necessary.
The panels are made of durable materials. They do not get ruined by rain or wind.
The size of a panel varies depending on the Watts it is capable of producing. The largest are about 1 m x 2 m, the thickness is not very relevant from a space point of view, only 2,5 cm.
The smallest 220 Watt models measure approximately 82 cm x 183 cm, and are also minimal in thickness.
What appliances can I run on a balcony solar panel?
The answer in this case is not univocal. There are different models, furthermore it is It is possible to use multiple panels at the same time to produce more energy.
An example?
With a 400 Watt panel and a 3600 Watt generator you can run a microwave oven for 11 hours, a washing machine for 17 hours.
At the end of the month the savings on the bill is approximately 420 Kwh.
A less powerful panel such as the 110 Watt one can run a vacuum cleaner for approximately 72 hours and save up to 115,5 kWh per month.
Photovoltaic panels for balconies could be the solution to the problems of most Italians. Finally, you will no longer have to think about the bill but you will be able to indulge in some luxuries, such as putting the dishes in the dishwasher. The result? More time for yourself, a better quality of life and all at very low costs.
Once the initial investment is made, the maintenance and operating costs of the circuit are practically zero.
How to install a balcony solar panel system?
The installation is quite simple, you will only need some knowledge of electrical engineering if you want to connect the solar panel system to your home circuit.
If, however, you plan to use the generator occasionally and to run several appliances alternately, you can proceed independently.
Install the panels on the balcony, making sure to angle them so that the sun's rays hit them perpendicularly most of the time.
Using the supplied cable, connect the panels to the solar generator. If you have more panels, don't worry, things don't get much more complicated.
Solar panels for balconies and neighbors
If the idea of installing a solar panel system sounds appealing to you, but you're worried about annoying the neighborhood, I have some good news for you.
Design
Panels from well-known brands are designed to be elegant and in some cases may even beautify the terrace.
Privacy
If you have an open balcony, the panels will increase your privacy. Your neighbors, at least on one side, will no longer be able to see you while you are on the terrace drinking a cup of coffee.
Noise
When faced with the word generator, the first fear is noise. Solar generators do not work like petrol or diesel ones, they are extremely silent and do not disturb the neighborhood when activated. In addition, they do not produce smoke.
Can the energy produced by solar panels only be used during the day?
If you buy a solar panel without a generator, you will have to use the energy produced immediately. For this reason, it is advisable to look to the future, spend a little more, but buy a solar generator.
The energy produced by the panels will be converted and stored inside the generator's battery. You can use it whenever it is most convenient for you, even during the night.
Why choose a balcony solar panel system
saving
Solar energy is free, you don't have to pay for it and you can manage it completely independently. With a system like this you won't have to worry about finding innovative solutions to save money.
Respect for the environment
As also highlighted by Legambiente during the campaign 'Green energy revolution'energy transition is essential to fight climate change. The time has come to use alternative energy sources and learn to live in harmony with Nature. Solar panels and solar generators do not pollute. A good point in their favor.
Possibility of expansion
An interesting aspect of this circuit is that you do not have to plan everything in advance, otherwise there is no going back. The panel you bought produces too little energy, or do you want to try to create a self-sufficient system at home? You just need to add a few panels and you are done.
Easy to install
Unlike rooftop solar panels, these are much more intuitive to install. For a simple panel, power bank and generator circuit, you can do it all yourself.
Transportable
Do you live in a rental and therefore do not want to install anything fixed to produce energy? Balcony solar panels can be dismantled in a few minutes, do not weigh much and you can take them with you when you move. All at zero cost.
You're still thinking about whether it's worth it from an energy point of view cooking chicken legs in a pan or in the oven, or what measures should be taken to reduce washing machine consumption? Imagine a different future where you control your energy production without having to fear sudden price increases.
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