Solar Power has Gone to the Dogs

Get out of the doghouse and save on electric bills with solar panels

Sure, you might be thinking about putting solar panels on your home, business or garage, but what about your four-legged friends?

Did you know that solar power has gone to the dogs?

Well, perhaps not literally, but there are ways you can incorporate solar panels as part of a dog house or other pet shelter.

When you think of it, the idea makes a lot of sense.  After all, we pamper our pets by purchasing the best food, toys and even fashion.  Why not make sure they have other family comforts, from heating in the winter to A/C in the dog days of summer?  Solar dog houses may be your answer.

As explained in a related post:

There are several ways that you can employ solar technology in a dog house design.  Perhaps the easiest is to construct a passive solar dog house.  No solar panels are required.  Passive solar construction requires positioning of the structure to capture maximum daylight energy, using greenhouse principles.  Insulation and caulking helps keep the heat trapped inside.  Step-by-step instructions to build your own passive solar dog house are found at eHow.com.

Solar fans can also help cool down Fido’s abode:

Cute and comfy in a solar dog house!

When you leave for the day, you want to make sure that your pet is comfortable.  Beyond food and water, you’ll be able to keep temperatures consistent with a solar dog house.  If passive solar doesn’t work for you, you might want to consider one of several solar dog house models available for purchase.

The “K-9 Comfort Cottage” includes 3 solar panels on a white, reflective roof.  It also comes with a “tail-safe” fan.

What more could man’s best friend want?  (besides treats, a belly rub, energized walks and a soft bed to sleep on)?

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