Going Solar, Options for Homeowners

These days photovoltaic panels are being used to power a number of devices. From motorcycles to internet delivering balloons the power of the sun is being used to generate electricity in the most unexpected places.

But harnessing the power of solar energy isn’t just about slapping a few photovoltaic on your roof. To truly capture the full advantages of solar power a number of steps can be taken, particularly around your house.

In a new infographic, "Going Solar: Options for Homeowners" the Rocky Mountain Institute has pointed out 11 high-tech and low-tech ways that you can maximize the awesome energy of the sun to do everything from heating your swimming pool to drying your clothes.

Image Courtesy of Rocky Mountain Institute