Homemade Solar Cell

Are you currently using an electric attic fan or some sort of electric ventilation system at home? Then have you ever thought of installing a solar attic fan? When most people think of solar products, they immediately think “expensive!”, but when we investigated getting a solar powered attic fan and compared it to conventional ventilation systems, it was obvious which way we were going to go.

After reading these 5 clear benefits of a solar attic fan, you’ll understand why we made the switch:

1 – Simple and Affordable:

A solar attic fan is powered by the sun, so it does not need to be wired up to the house. This helps you save in getting in qualified technicians and permits to get the fan running. All that is need is to follow the accompanying guide0lines and get your fan operating in no time at all.

2 – Did We Say Free Energy?

Sun’s energy, which happens to be the source for a solar powered attic fan’s power, is free. So all it will cost to use the fan is the amount you pay for it.

Also, most states offer tax incentives for installing renewable energy technology at home. This lowers the initial cost of a solar attic fan.

3 – Constantly works:

Since a solar powered attic fan uses no electricity, it can operate all day long, from when the sun rises until a little after the sun sets. So air is constantly circulating in your home, regardless of the temperature, keeping your home well-ventilated and cool.

4 – Extends life of the roof:

A solar powered attic fan is capable of working even in winter when the sun is weak. This helps keep warm air out of the attic and prevents costly damage from ice damming in your gutters and eaves.

Furthermore, warm moisture from showering and cooking tends to rise and get trapped in the attic. This leads to mold and mildew that can saturate your insulation and cause fungal decay and destruction of your roof frame and decking. With a solar attic fan, the attic stays well-ventilated, preventing any mildew from growing.

5 – Promotes “green” living:

Electric fans need power to operate. And where does that power come from? Well, burning fossil fuels such as coal and oil, and nuclear power stations – which all emit carbon that pollutes our air and causes global warming.

But a solar powered attic fan requires none of this conventional power. So it reduces your dependence on fossil fuels and promotes greener living.

Final words:

So many people rant on and on about global warming, but hardly any of them actually do something about it. Now that you understand how affordable, clean and simple it is to use a solar attic fan at home, you can play a part in living a greener life.

Most solar powered attic fans can be purchased for $400 or more (before taking tax cost and subsidies into account), which a tiny investment to make for free ventilation and greener living.