DIY Solar Power - The Cheapest Way
Over the past 20 years, solar panels have become more widespread in their use and many more domestic homes and families are beginning to enjoy the huge cost cutting advantages of solar's renewable energy source.
However, there are still many people who have been falsely led to believe that solar energy is something only rich people or modern companies can afford for their energy supplies.
This may have been true 15 or more years ago, but this is certainly not the case in today's savvy DIY society. Here's how you can build your own solar panels without having to fork out thousands in service charges and expensive equipment, whilst saving yourself up to 80% on your existing energy bills...
- You'll need a cheap solar panel (which you can find online on eBay)
- You'll need a battery and battery holder
- You'll need a DC input and/or an AC inverter
That's basically it! The problem is not really the parts, but how to put it all together and how to connect numerous solar panels together. For most homes, more than one panel is required...
Each cell produces a small amount of electricity but put together they can generate enough electricity for household needs. One thing to consider is that the panels should always face the sun.
Before you start, you should check you have the right tools such as a soldering gun, spanner and a screwdriver.
The easiest way to get started with creating your own solar energy is to follow a simple plan. I found such a plan which showed my how to find all of the above mentioned parts for less than $200 which was fantastic considering how much a prebuilt system costs (usually several thousand dollars).
I recommend using this inexpensive Earth4Energy guide to get started as you'll get cheaper parts, get the job done quicker and you'll also be able to build wind turbines for additional energy sources around the home too. Either way, this guide shows you everything you need to know to be able to generate enough power for your entire home and can have your own solar energy generators installed within a couple of days maximum...
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