In india government is subsidizing solar cookers/heaters/lights etc. We can buy a set of solar panels its storage battery and 4 sets of CFL bulbs and its holders for around USD 300. You may also opt for a set of 2 CFL and a Fan for the same price. For a house with 3 bedrooms, hall, drawing room and kitchen say around 6-7 sets of this is enough. Cost comes to around USD 2000 + Wiring cost. Roughly this setup lasts around 15 years or so with good cleaning of solar panel.
So if we calculate costs, per month cost of lighting and fans comes to around USD 11.2 (ofcourse without calculating interest on the upfront payment). But I think that we can afford to pay this sort of money to save our environment.
If we don't require energy for lighting means that we shall put lesser load on the power station? Will this help.
Before you jump to any conclusion I would like inform you that the area where I reside recieves sunlight round the year 365 days and plenty of it.
What say?
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