The global crisis has prompted many of us to think of ways to save resources. Families are becoming more mindful of their costs and are far more careful in their consumption. Regular monitoring of costs becomes a normal activity for couples to make certain that the family finances are managed well. Thanks to the unstable value of gas, the cost of electricity has taken a massive chunk of the budget and families have been trying to find alternatives to reduce this cost. One of the options available is the use of solar power to supply the required electricity for household needs .