Still associate solar energy with solar roof panels, shingles, and tiles? As you save up for this investment, don’t forget about other fun solar products, such as solar pool covers, refrigerators, screens, fountains, and ovens. Each of these make the most of the amazing photons in sunlight, and they fall within reach of every homeowner’s budget.

Take solar fountains, for instance. Just like other outdoor fountains in size and design options, solar fountains differ in two important ways: they cost less and save energy. Rather than plugging them in to a nearby electrical outlet, solar fountains come with an attached panel that can be placed anywhere with access to direct sunlight.

Solar ovens can range in price from a few hundred dollars to absolutely free; that is, you can even make one yourself. These dark colored pots cook food with heat from the sun. It may take several hours, but the food will be flavorful and will never burn.

For storing rather than cooking, solar refrigerators are a good option for homeowners on the go. About the size of a chest, solar refrigerators run using PV cells and a back-up battery.

Then there are solar pool covers and solar screens, made from materials that help control the transmission of solar heat. Solar pool covers are specially designed with tiny air pockets to absorb the sun’s heat and transfer it to the swimming pool.

Unlike solar pool covers that keep heat in, solar screens are meant to keep heat out. They reduce solar trasmittance by up to 96 percent, protecting the interior of the home from excessive heat and glare in the summer. The fun part is solar screens are also transparent, allowing for a full view of the outdoors.

For all your solar installation needs, hire a professional solar contractor with a good reputation for superior craftsmanship and professional customer service.

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Posted on January 14th in Solar Products by Renee.