One of the critical changes that owning your own power generation system imposes on you is being aware of your electrical current loads. This is where your power goes to when you're using it. We're going to cover the basics of load reduction here; it's not part and parcel of setting up your PV system, but it's a major chunk of it.
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John Horning specializes in reporting on do-it-yourself solar power projects and related topics. Visit his website at DIY-Solar-Power.net.