Solar Flares A Reminder Of Free Solar Energy

Solar flares are all over the news as we head towards the next "solar maximum" in 2012. With recent brilliant displays of northern lights, scientists are concerned that this next solar maximum could deal a blow to our electronic power grid and communications systems. However, solar energy as a renewable energy source is a free energy source that is continually replenished. Renewable sources of energy vary widely in their cost-effectiveness and in their availability across the U.S. These include energy from water, wind, the sun, geothermal sources and biomass sources such as energy crops.

Solar technologies use the sun's energy to provide heat, light, hot water, electricity, and even cooling, for homes, businesses, and industry. Despite sunlight's significant potential for supplying energy, solar power provides less than 1% of U.S. energy needs. This percentage is expected to increase with the development of new and more efficient solar technologies.

Concentrating solar power systems focus sunlight with mirrors to create a high-intensity heat source, which then produces steam or mechanical power to run a generator that creates electricity. Flat-plate collectors absorb the sun's heat directly into water or other fluids to provide hot water or space heating.

At Service Experts Heating and Air Conditioning the Lennox SunSource® Home Energy System fully integrates solar power, harnessing the sun’s free and renewable energy to reduce the electricity used by the heat pump or air conditioning system. This cost-effective renewable energy source can make homeowners eligible for solar rebates.

To learn more about the Lennox SunSource Home Energy System, call 866-EXPERTS (866-397-3787) to schedule a free in-home consultation or choose “new/replacement equipment estimate” if scheduling your appointment online.