| If you've decided to perform a DIY Solar Panel | | | | on it will absorb virtually the same amount of energy |
| installation on your own home (and who can blame | | | | from the sun on an east or west facing roof, |
| you with energy costs still high despite falling global oil | | | | compared to a roof which faces due south. This |
| prices, and environmental issues making headlines | | | | widens your options considerably. |
| every day), then you'll want to know as much as | | | | Another important aspect of DIY Solar Panel |
| possible about the subject before you start. | | | | Installation is safety. The panels can be very heavy, |
| Here are a few snippets of info about Solar Panels | | | | especially the Evacuated Tube variety, so getting them |
| which might help you. | | | | onto the roof, especially if you have a two-story |
| One of the first things to think about is the location of | | | | house, can be a daunting task. Make sure you use the |
| the panel, or panels. Unless you've got a large plot of | | | | correct scaffolding and roof ladders, and preferably |
| land, in which case you could mount them at ground | | | | hire a small crane to hoist the panels into position. Be |
| level, your solar panels will probably be on the roof. | | | | sure to get plenty of help, and most importantly plan |
| Many people wrongly assume that unless they've got | | | | ahead, so that you know exactly where the panel is |
| a south facing roof pitch, they won't be able to | | | | going to go, and exactly how you are going to fix it |
| successfully install solar panels on their house. This is | | | | securely into place. |
| wrong. Studies have shown that if a roof has the | | | | If you're in any doubt, call in professional help. |
| average pitch of 60 degrees, a solar panel mounted | | | | |