Homemade Solar Panels

Click Here Now

With the current world energy crisis raging, one would think the oil problem is only about prices and pleasing the oil exporting countries (OPEC) to assure our continued oil supply.

 Home Made Solar Panels...Click Here

The real problems are more serious: runaway pollution and dwindling supply. Now, the talk is all about homemade solar panels and how they might help save the planet.

Solar Panels

Simply put, a solar panel is simply an array of solar cells. Solar cells are made from developed semi-conductors that can transform the sun’s rays directly into electricity.

Since the electricity produced by solar cells is minute, solar panels were developed and made to be able to capture enough electricity for use in homes and even in industrial places. The only requirement is to place these solar panels directly under the sun.

Home Made Solar Panels...Click Here For Detailed Plans

The energy collected in these solar panels can be used to run many electrical appliances in the homes and in some industrial places, dependent on the size and capacity of the panels themselves. Right now, the most popular users are the homeowners.

The technology is just as simple. Energy is collected by the panels and is collected in another array of batteries. The batteries are storage bins for the energy collected, either for immediate use or for later. Later is actually during cloudy or rainy days when the sun is not available, and during night time.

Making Solar Panels

There are two ways that you can do it: the do-it-yourself (DIY) or purchasing a professionally-made panel. There is nothing wrong in buying a finished, professional solar panel, except probably the price.

Since the industry is still in the “baby stage”, professionally-made solar panels are extremely expensive for the regular wage-earner. The internet is one big ground to look for suppliers of solar panels for home use.

Or, you could opt for building yourself one and get tremendous savings. Again, there are plenty of sources in the Internet. First, buy yourself an excellent guide on how to assemble your solar panel. Second, you will scout for your materials and choose them yourself. (The manual-guide can advise you on this, too.)

A word for guides currently in the market... these guides (most are illustrated) are comprehensive and thorough, and some even have step-by-step videos to follow.

Another important consideration for you is the size of your solar panel and your energy needs. A 100-watt panel can power up one simple light or a hair-dryer, perhaps.

What do you need? If you want to power up your whole house, a single solar panel is definitely not enough. Your manual can help you calculate things and guide you to the various steps you need to take.

It even tells you when to consult your local electrician in your neighborhood to review what you did.

Costs

One big reason for people not having solar panels is the costs. A few years back, a company-manufactured solar panel costs in the vicinity of $15,000 which is way too expensive. Some lower-price models now costs around $1,000.

Another possibility that many people don’t know is that you can make your own for around $200. Today, it is easy to assemble your own homemade solar panel because of the availability of guide kits and materials around.

The kits come in complete with solar cells, soldering irons, flux, etc. and the instructional details on making solar panels comparable to that made by big manufacturers. Simply follow the steps provided for in the kit.

Benefits

The benefits you make in having your own homemade solar panels is for you and for the Earth's environment. For you, the biggest payback is reducing your energy bills to almost zero. (You can make it zero if you opt for total home energy supply from solar panels.)

For the environment, it feels good that you did your share in using energy without giving back dirty pollutants into the air.

And here is more good news.

An energy law had been passed that allows a tax credit of 30% of the solar panel system’s cost with a maximum of $2,000. Simply ask your tax experts on this. And if you have a sizeable excess of energy stored in your system, you can sell them to your local utility company, again another added income for almost doing nothing.

The Future

With the way our energy sources are being abused and overused, anytime now would be the end of these non-renewable sources. Homemade solar panels are the little ripples of the new wave into the future of energy in the planet. Do your share.

Click Image For Home Solar Panel Videos