| The sun is the most important source of renewable | | | | your solar unit. The operating efficiency of the panels |
| energy. The energy crisis, which the world is facing | | | | suffers greatly, if there is any object throwing a |
| today can be solved if solar energy is tapped | | | | shadow over them. |
| productively. Solar panels are arrays of photovoltaic | | | | Panels can be installed using solar panel mounts which |
| cells derived from silicon, which are a clean and eco | | | | are usually available in three varieties - pole mounts, |
| friendly means of collecting solar energy. They can be | | | | flush mounts and roof-ground mounts. You have the |
| bought from either panel producers or online from, | | | | options of installing your solar panel onto an RV, on |
| retailers. | | | | your roof, on top of or against the side of a pole with |
| While installing a panel on roof tops, building tops or | | | | the help of these mounts. Another option is to install |
| stand-alone facilities, you have to ensure that it gets | | | | them as free-standing unit. |
| maximum exposure to sun, so as to remain effective | | | | It is better to install a solar-powered water pump for |
| round the year. You can avail the help of several | | | | your well to put solar panels to use efficiently. By |
| web-based solar resources which assist you in | | | | choosing a high quality well pump for your solar |
| successfully installing your solar panels by keeping | | | | powered well pump system, you can avoid a |
| track of the sun's position in the sky throughout the | | | | transformer. You can rely on your well-drilling company |
| year. Since the capacity of the panels increases under | | | | to decide upon what wattage rating you need to run |
| direct sunlight, it is advisable to position them under the | | | | the solar pump. By purchasing adequate solar panels, |
| noontime sun. Also it is important to remove obstacles | | | | you can avoid depending on the city's power grid for |
| or cut down branches that may be hindering sunlight to | | | | your home energy needs. |