| Energy from Solar Panels can be used in addition to or | | | | individual cells from the Internet. You can significantly |
| as a substitute for the energy purchased from the | | | | reduce the cost of photovoltaic panels if you buy |
| power company. Solar panels convert energy from | | | | individual cells and put them together yourself. In the |
| the Sun to DC electricity. This is direct current | | | | readily available solar panels it is these individual cells |
| electricity is used in batteries. To provide power to | | | | wired together. If you wire them together yourself, you |
| your home, you need to convert this to AC or | | | | can eliminate the manufacturer. Arranging together |
| Alternating Current. | | | | solar cells composes Solar Panels. Two Panels or |
| The price of solar power generation systems available | | | | more than that is called an array. Solar energy can be |
| in the market begins at about $10,000 and goes | | | | effectively used to power your entire house if you |
| beyond $30,000. Low cost photovoltaic panels are | | | | have the right array of panels. |
| available for about $600 per panel. The cost of the | | | | The service of an electrician to wire the panels into |
| panels can be hugely reduced if you make them on | | | | your home is another important requirement. Home |
| your own. They can be made for as little as $200 | | | | wiring requires a professional and should not be |
| each, which is a considerable saving over pre-made | | | | attempted on your own. You would have to buy wire |
| panels. | | | | and plywood and would also need suitable tools to do |
| You need to purchase second hand, spoiled or | | | | the job. The tools can be bought or even rented. |