| More and more, people are flocking to DIY Solar | | | | involved! |
| Power these days, as they search for an alternative | | | | 4. Educational : From witnessing the change it has |
| to traditional energy sources, whether its to save | | | | made in my family, particularly my son, I can vouch it |
| money or help the environment DIY Solar Power | | | | has been a rewarding investment into their education. |
| certainly makes sense. | | | | As a result of the project, they are now more aware |
| If your still trying to decide if building a solar project is | | | | and educated about environmental issues. |
| for you, I can highly recommend, having a hand in a | | | | 5. Environment : Solar is a renewable energy source |
| dozen of these kits being built (friends, family, | | | | which doesn't give off the emissions (in particular |
| neighborhood projects) and having worked as solar | | | | carbon) that other more traditional energy resources |
| energy consultant for 15 years, has allowed me to | | | | unfortunately do. |
| form the opinion that these kits are great projects to | | | | 6. Be a role model : You can take the lead in your |
| build in more ways than one. | | | | community and set the example for those around you |
| Its with this in mind I bring you 7 compelling reasons to | | | | to follow. |
| undertake a DIY Solar Power project yourself. | | | | 7. Save Money : Lets face it the reasons most people |
| 7 Reasons Why DIY Solar Power makes sense | | | | go down the solar energy route is because it saves |
| 1. Afford ability : Building your own homemade solar | | | | them money. Aside from the savings you make on |
| panels will cost you around $200, compare this with | | | | installation costs, once installed solar energy is free! |
| normal solar installation fees (which can run into costs | | | | You can slash as much as %80 off your power bill |
| of $10,000 or more) and Im sure you will agree DIY | | | | depending on the level of solar energy dependence |
| solar power does indeed make sense. | | | | you employ in your household. |
| 2. Easy to assemble : Anyone can put one of thee kits | | | | So there you have it, 7 reasons why DIY Solar Power |
| together with materials found at your local hardware | | | | makes sense. I hope this helps you make up your own |
| store. | | | | mind and encourages you to try one of these projects |
| 3. Fun : Believe it or not, these projects are a lot of fun | | | | yourself, they really are a lot of fun and with the guides |
| to put together, do what I did get the whole family | | | | available online they are very easy to put together. |