Earth4Energy
Say goodbye to electric bills and hello to
renewable energies. Solar power is one of the best and most reliable
renewable energy sources available. The problem most novice
environmental warriors find is that the cost of professionally
installed solar power systems is way beyond their budget and it could
take well over 10 years to see a return on their investment. Never
fear, there are alternatives. The most cost-effective way to take
advantage of the power of the sun is to build solar panels on your
own.
Sound like too much? If you are scared it would
be difficult to live off the grid, it is just not true. It is easy to build solar panels
with the proper instructions. Easy enough for kids, teens and adults.
The parts aren’t complicated either. Most of the supplies you would
need to build solar panels are available at your local hardware store
or you can purchase a solar panel kit, which will include all the parts
you require to be generating your own energy from the sun. It is
possible to construct several small solar panels to power small
appliances or small tools in your workshop. Or for the very
adventurous and determined alternative energy seeker, you could build
solar panels to service a much larger electric load.
There are many resources and guides available
with detailed instructions on how to build solar panels. The first and
most important step is to seek out quality detailed instructions. Then
it is off to your local hardware store to find or order your supplies
and next thing you know, or the next time you have some free time, you
will be able to assemble and install the system yourself. Watch out
though, the neighbors may start asking you to build solar panels for
them too.
Not only is it going to save you money to build
solar panels yourself, but you can feel proud that you are doing your
part for the environment as well. Declaring your independence from
fossil fuels and making a much-needed impact on the world and in your
neighborhood.
Professional solar power systems can cost
thousands to be installed and in today’s economy most of us don’t have
money to spare. Make the choice to live off the grid and learn to build solar panels on your own. It will be savings you can be proud of.
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Living off the grid-communities
Friday, December 16, 2011
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