Because of
the rising environmental crisis, all over the world people are trying to fight
against it and now they are more attentive towards the Earth and its
Environment. They are focusing on all the options which are necessary to be
adopted to help in the restoration of our non-renewable resources.
Since
non-renewable sources is a resource of economic value that cannot be readily
replaced by natural means at a quick enough space to keep up with the
consumption but if we try, we can at least decrease the overall burden on
non-renewable resources.
There are
certain ways through which technology can be used to create an eco-friendly
home, these are as follows:
Solar Arrays
Photovoltaic
solar panels absorb sunlight as a source of energy to generate direct current
electricity. A photovoltaic module is a packaged, connected assembly of
photovoltaic solar cells available in different voltages and wattages.
Photovoltaic modules constitute the solar array of a photovoltaic system that
generates and supplies electricity in commercial as well as residential
applications.
Solar panels
do not generate any harmful gases and the energy generated from the solar
panels is not reserved for areas that are typically sunny and dry.
Automated Window Treatment
Automated
window treatment consists of controllable window treatments with the proper
fabric to regulate the intensity and attenuate daylight penetration into your
home. Making the most of daylight in our homes simply reduces our need for
electric light and saves energy.
This type of
window coverings offer privacy and light control and can help us save money and
energy by preventing heat from coming in during the summer season and escape
during winter season.
Energy Monitors
Home energy
monitors are the devices which helps us to find energy sucking devices and
lower our energy fees, these energy monitors are installed in our homes
electrical panel and provides insight into our energy use and home activity
through our free IOS and android apps. These energy monitors are meant for
residential use which come in quite cheap and are fairly easy to work.
Energy Star Appliances
Energy star
certified appliances are built to standards that make them energy efficient.
Energy star is the trusted government based symbol for energy efficiency
helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient
products and services. The energy star label that is easily visible on the
stickers on the respective electronic product was established by the government
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the
inefficient use of energy. Use of energy efficient appliances minimizes the
exploitation of natural resources.
Rainwater Harvesting System
Rain water harvesting
is the process of storage of rainwater for re-use rather than allowing it to
run off. Nowadays many communities all across the world are adopting this
method as an effective means of conserving water. Rainwater harvesting mechanism
consists of a drainage like system connected to a cistern on the rooftop.
Rainwater after collection is stored in deep pits and can be used when
necessary for watering plants, washing toilets etc.
Rainwater
harvesting is one of the simplest and oldest methods of self-supply of water
for households usually financed by the user.