| Using solar power saves money and benefits the | | | | over to sell back to the local energy grid! |
| environment, however the start-up costs of | | | | You can find out everything you need to know |
| commercial solar installations can be prohibitive and it | | | | about DIY solar power on the internet, however |
| can take a number of years to offset the costs. | | | | some sites provide more detailed, accurate |
| The alternative, which is growing in popularity, is DIY | | | | information than others. |
| solar power. Essentially this involves researching and | | | | Recently a number of companies have started |
| building your own solar power system to supply the | | | | producing guides that cover every aspect of the |
| electricity to your home. It's not as difficult as it | | | | process. The better examples of these guides |
| might seem and these solutions are significantly | | | | provide step-by-step instructions, video tutorials and |
| cheaper than 'off the shelf' solutions. | | | | provide a number of examples of finished projects. |
| Electricity bills are on the rise and with the focus on | | | | They are not particularly cheap, however they will |
| global warming and climate change there has never | | | | probably save you time and money and ensure the |
| been a better time to look at alternative energy. | | | | project meets your power needs. |
| Building a DIY solar power system doesn't require | | | | It can also be useful to collaborate with other people |
| complicated technical skills or a degree in engineering; | | | | that are currently undertaking their own DIY solar |
| you just need some simple DIY skills, basic tools, | | | | projects or get together with a neighbor and work |
| equipment available from local suppliers or eBay, and | | | | together to make the process easier and quicker. |
| be able to understand simple instructions from a book | | | | With a small initial investment, an instructional guide or |
| or guide. | | | | book and a bit of time you will be able to create an |
| The size of your house and climate will dictate the | | | | environmentally friendly, free source of power for |
| size of the solar panels that your house will require, | | | | your home that will keep producing energy year |
| however even people that live in colder areas that | | | | after year. You'll probably find the neighbors starting |
| are often covered in cloud will find that solar power | | | | asking you to build a DIY solar power system for |
| will provide all or at least a high proportion of their | | | | their homes once they realize the electricity savings |
| energy needs. You might even have enough left | | | | that are possible. |