Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Solar Homes Sell Faster And For More As More Builders Offer This In Their New Homes

By Nathan Thompson


In 2010 it was found that solar Homes sell faster and for more. With the increase in heating oil prices, more builders are choosing to incorporate this into their new home builds. While this technology is available in the United States, it is not as prevalent as it is in other segments of the world.

The cost associated with purchasing a home that has this energy source available is balanced out by the savings generated by its use. The benefits associated with the use of this energy source include, increased appreciation of your home and reduced energy cost. An increased number of builders are choosing to offer this option to their home buyers.

Some homes come built with the technology, while others can be retrofitted to use this technique. Research has shown that homes are purchased at a greater rate if the technology is already included on the home.

A series of panels placed on the roof of homes is what collects the suns rays. The panels are then wired into your home and attached to an inverter. This connection allows for the sun to heat your home and run your appliances.

Industry has chosen to use another form of solar power. A system of mirrors and lens are placed around the buildings in order to gather the suns rays. The decision of industry to use this form is due to the fact that this set up collects a larger amount of energy that can then be stored for later use. If you live on a large plot of land that does not receive a lot of sunlight due to clouds, this option is available to you.

A couple of factors come into play when determining if your house is suited for this form of energy creation. Typically, the height of the trees on your property can prevent access to the sun. If this is the case, you can choose to trim the trees to allow access or you may need to consider a different option. If your home faces the east or west, the amount of energy from the sun will be reduced as apposed to if your house faces the south.

With increasing heating oil prices, more and more new home buyers are choosing this technology. The cost benefit is the biggest motivator for these purchases followed by the benefit to the environment. It has been stated that if a larger number of builders offer this technology to their consumers, the rate of increase in purchasing will mirror this change.

This technology is available and has been proven to work. An increased awareness that this product exists has contributed to the fact that solar homes are selling faster and for more.


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