Cost Breakdown Analysis
So what is a solar panel anyway? It is basically a box that holds an array of solar cells. Solar cells are the things that do the actual work of turning sunlight into electricity. However, it takes a lot of cells to make a meaningful amount of power, and they are very fragile, so the individual cells are assembled into panels. The panels hold enough cells to make a useful amount of power and protect the cells from the elements. It doesn’t sound too complicated. I was convinced I could do it myself.
I started out the way I start every project, by Googling for information on home-built solar panels. I was shocked at how…
Home Made Energy
“Still the best Home Energy Kit in 2008-2009…”
Home Made Energy
By far the easiest-to-follow guide we came across – our own experience says you should set aside maybe half a day to buy the parts and get it fully installed.
Best of all: HomeMadeEnergy materials has been certified by the NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners). HME is the only guide that certified by NABCEP.
This kit includes information for generating energy using solar panels and wind turbines. Now with step-by-step “how to” Videos!
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Earth for Energy
Earth For Energy
Our second pick uses a similar technology as our top pick – and again, we were impressed by the fast support, money-back guarantee and low setup costs.
This kit includes comprehensive information on how to set up home solar panels with cheap materials, explained in a simplistic easy to understand manner.
All in all, it’s a fairly decent package which means you can…
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Efficient Planet
Worth Looking
Efficient Planet
Efficient Planet is our third and final pick, and it actually includes 3 separate courses to help you create your own Home Solar System.
They report up to 50% reduction in the power bill – however the guide wasn’t so easy to follow, because it required some technical knowledge.
