subject: Diy Solar Power - Save Cash And Help The Environment [print this page] If you have ever considered undertaking the project of making your own DIY solar panels but have decided not to, due to the fact that you think it may be to hard a task, well thing again, building your own solar panels is so easy its almost child's play.
Building your own solar panel, is a relatively simple, straight forward process that can be achieved for under $200 in materials. There are now a large number of DIY (do it yourself) guides available that show you step by step how to successfully build a solar panel. The materials the guides list, come readily available at your hardware store or depot and will cost around $200.
It's as simple as that, the only other thing you need is a free weekend and the help from a family member or friends and you will have a working solar panel installed and running in no time at all.
What's that? You are not the world's best handy person? Well fear not, neither am I, but following, the videos and instruction book my guide contained I had no trouble what so ever, sure you will need to do some measuring, cutting and constructing, but it really isn't that hard, I got my youngest son involved and in no time we had our panels assembled.
The whole process was a lot of fun and a great education for our family.
Now for the question on everyone's lips, does it save us any money? Well I'm happy to report around a 70% reduction in our energy bills, IM sure you will agree this is pretty substantial and translates to man hundreds of dollars (or even thousands of dollars if you energy needs are much greater) a year.
We also feel great about the fact we are helping the environment by reducing the emissions and polluting by-products of using electricity and oil.
So why delay any longer?, it's not as hard as you think, so build your own solar panel and get the whole family involved, help save the planet while saving some money. Below is a link to a great resource that will help you decide which guide is right for you, remember it's imperative you get one which is clear and concise.
