In an effort to lower their utility bills & reduce their carbon footprint, more & more people are giving solar energy a try. Solar energy is 100% clean, renewable energy produced by collecting, saving & harnessing power from the sun. It is most efficient in parts of the country that experience long afternoons or afternoons with bright sunlight. However, the technology on solar energy is still being worked on & it is not yet clear how well this system of power works for all of our current energy uses. This question is recognizably vexed when it comes to heating & cooling. The challenge as far as HVAC goes is to sync solar power energy production with the running of a Heating & Air Conditioning system. This can be a particular challenge at night when people are most likely to run their residential conditioning units. But this does not mean that solar powered Heating & Air Conditioning systems are never going to be an alternative. It simply means that consumers will have to learn about all aspects of their heating & cooling needs when looking at their own unique situation. They will have to assess their current energy consumption & how much of their use goes toward heating & cooling. They will then need to compare that figure against the power that can be produced through solar panels. Smaller Heating & Air Conditioning units can be integrated into a solar powered energy system rather simply since they don’t use all that much energy & can therefore remain operational while other appliances are are also being used. Similarly, some newer Heating & Air Conditioning systems have been made to run on hybrid solar power/conventional energy flows. These systems have not been well studied, however it seems reasonable that they would do well in smaller spaces & in steady weather conditions. They are also affordable & can easily be installed directly by lay people. Those who have larger Heating & Air Conditioning systems and want to use solar energy should contact a licensed Heating & Air Conditioning specialist. Recent technologies in heating & cooling are becoming available more frequently. Local air-conditioning professionals are in the best position to meet with consumers about their best options.
The different types of thermostats