| A few years ago you would be considered on the | | | | power ion the conventional way is just plain dirty. |
| fringe if you supported soar power. If you were | | | | Solar power gives the benefit of clean energy as well |
| someone who could build your own solar panels, you | | | | as decreasing the amount of fossil fuel used. The |
| would probably be considered a "hippy" or some type | | | | amount of fossil fuel you save may go into your gas |
| of "survivalist." You would be grouped with those | | | | tank. The money you save will go into your pocket. |
| who hide in the backwoods with the theme from | | | | Another benefit is independence. While everyone |
| "Deliverance" playing in the background. | | | | else's power may be out (especially if you live in a |
| AS the economy has crunched, solar power is | | | | rural area), your lights will be on. |
| becoming more popular. Many people are looking for | | | | You no longer need a degree to build your own solar |
| low cost ways to lower their bills. Why build your | | | | panels. Many of the materials needed are right at you |
| own solar panels? There are many reasons. | | | | local home center. Help for any question is as close |
| Saving money is the main reason for considering solar | | | | as your computer with an Internet connection. Just |
| power. By decreasing your dependence on your local | | | | do a search on "solar power" and you will find a lot |
| utility, you save money on electricity. You may even | | | | of resources. There are even several guides online |
| be able to sell your excess energy back to the utility. | | | | that will help you to design and build your own |
| There are tax advantages to using solar power too. | | | | system. |
| There is the potential to save several hundred dollars | | | | Solar energy is no longer on the "fringe." It is rapidly |
| over time. Nowadays having solar power installed can | | | | coming to the forefront of affordable alternative |
| even increase the value of your home. | | | | energy resources. You can build your own solar |
| Another reason for utilizing your own solar panels is | | | | panels and save even more. |
| the benefit for the environment. Face it producing | | | | |