Solar panels can contribute to your journey towards a greener, more efficient home, but what other merits are there? This week on On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra chats with sustainable energy engineering Professor Wasim Saman to find out more.

Focusing his career on sustainable energy education and industry targeted research since the 1980s, Wasim’s research spotlights solar utilization and storage, as well as the sustainable use of energy in buildings. Today, he continues to provide advice to the building and manufacturing industries, mentorship to staff and students at University of South Australia and around the world, and to communicate the benefits of low carbon living.

In this episode, Wasim breaks down the financial benefits of installing solar panels, revealing that upfront costs like installation and batteries, will pay off in the long run. That aside, he shares that location and surroundings, along with roof condition and house suitability, are among some of the various factors homeowners should take into account before installing solar panels.

Together, Gabriella and Wasim discuss the maintenance required for a home solar system, as well as useful smart home products that can assist homeowners with control and maintenance, from monitoring battery charge levels to controlling the operation of appliances.

So, tune in today to discover the economic and environmental advantages of solar power, learn about the latest technological advancements, and gain expert advice on how to make the most of this renewable energy source.

Follow Wasim’s work via https://theconversation.com/profiles/wasim-saman-7084

Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wasim-saman-201a995/

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