Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Choosing Between Different Kinds Of Solar Panels

By Arnold Waterborn

There are many low-cost solar panels on the market, eagerly sought by consumers who want solar energy but do not want to pay a lot of money to get it. Unfortunately many of these panels are bad, either inefficient or defective. However, some are not.

There are ways to hand make solar panels that will be a great value and deliver all the energy you want them to. This is the best way to go.

Lowering the cost of energy has been something that homeowners have done for a long time. Farmers used to paint their pipes black to warm up their water by the sun for free. Modern photovoltaic technology is just a continuation of this effort. It is made much easier by modern DIY guides that can help us build our own solar panels.

Fortunately, today we have many sources of information about how to make solar panels at home. Homeowners can purchase specific, easy-to-follow instructions about how to gather solar energy and use it as a source of power for the home.

If you wish to make your own solar panels then the first thing you need to do is find a roof that faces south. This is where you will install your panels. If you do not have a south-facing roof then a backyard that is unshaded will do.

After you have done this, purchase an instructional guide. This guide will help you save literally thousands of dollars on solar hardware. These guides do not just contain instructions, but also tips on where to find cheap materials. All it takes to have your own solar energy system is a little work.

After you make and install your first panels, you will be able to customize and expand your system as needed. Once you have the method down, it will be easy to build one for less than $200. This is a real savings.

In some locations if you generate electricity beyond the needs of your home, you may be able to sell it back to the local power company.

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