| Every day the media warns us that our planet is | | | | The solar electric cells available today allow you to |
| approaching an energy crisis because of the increasing | | | | produce electricity in a way that is both practical |
| worldwide use of power, and of the irreparable | | | | because it saves you money and also helpful to the |
| damage to our environment caused by the release of | | | | environment because it cuts down on the use of fossil |
| carbon dioxide when fossil fuels are burned. | | | | fuels. |
| Solar energy is one of the best solutions to the energy | | | | The solar panels are typically made from 3x6 solar cell |
| problem because the sun's energy is abundant and | | | | modules that are specially manufactured, and which |
| renewable - if the sun ever quits shining, we won't | | | | produce electricity when they are exposed to direct |
| need anything anymore! | | | | sunlight. |
| For the low price of about two hundred dollars, you | | | | Solar power systems produce direct current at |
| can set up your own small do-it-yourself solar power | | | | voltages of 6 to 24 volts which is stored in batteries or |
| system. The system consists of solar panels which | | | | is converted directly to 120-230 volt alternating current. |
| produce electricity which is sent to a battery bank | | | | Solar-energy packages are available which include |
| which stores the electricity until it is needed. | | | | step-by-step detailed instructions on making a small |
| You can get guides and manuals with information on | | | | solar panel. You won't need a lot of knowledge or |
| solar power and instructions on building your solar | | | | expertise to construct a solar panel, since the |
| power system from the Internet. | | | | instructions contain illustrations and are written in simple |
| They will include complete instructions on building a | | | | English. |
| solar power system with a professional appearance, | | | | And once you have your solar system set up and |
| including blueprints for 100-watt solar panels and all the | | | | running, it will start paying for itself by reducing your |
| possible configurations, with diagrams and instructions | | | | monthly electric bill, and it will also help save the |
| for each arrangement. And they're constructed with | | | | environment. |
| materials that are readily available and easy to find. | | | | |