| It does not matter whether you are an engineer or not, | | | | back in the region of $200, although prices do vary |
| it doesn't even matter if you are an experienced | | | | between areas. |
| handyman, as long as you have a little common sense | | | | You will need to put your thinking cap on for a bit as |
| and know what a drill and a screwdriver is, you will still | | | | you need to consider how much electricity you need |
| be able to reduce your energy bills dramatically by | | | | to generate so you know how many panels to make. |
| building your own electric solar power panels. There | | | | A good guide will tell you the exact method to figure |
| are no magic ways you should know to enable you to | | | | this out easily. Next, work out where best to place the |
| set up your own solar power electricity. So, I really do | | | | panels. This is normally on the roof, but if your roof |
| not know why some companies charge tens of | | | | space is small, make sure there is enough space for |
| thousands of dollars for something that can so easily | | | | the number of panels you will need. |
| be done at home with a few tools and a really good | | | | Next, you need to think about the level of sunlight that |
| set of plans and a manual. | | | | reaches your roof. Do not forget that the sun tends to |
| You can of course buy your solar panels if you are | | | | change position throughout the year, so make sure |
| feeling rich, but why should you? Even if you could | | | | your intended location will receive sufficient sun all year |
| afford them, it doesn't take long to work out that it | | | | long and not only in the summer. |
| would take many years to recoup the investment, so | | | | This is a fabulous and rewarding project that you |
| what's the point? I would bet that the majority of | | | | should enjoy. Not just because you have constructed |
| people would prefer the money now, not in 25 years | | | | something really worthwhile, but that you have saved |
| time! | | | | a lot of money now, and in years to come in terms of |
| Therefore, the logical option is to construct your own | | | | your utility bills. Making your own electric solar panels |
| panels. While that may sound daunting, it should not, | | | | will give you a real sense of achievement and earn |
| most people are perfectly capable provided they get | | | | you the admiration of family and friends. Why not offer |
| the right information first. | | | | to build panels for them and double the amount it costs |
| The good news is that you can readily purchase the | | | | you. They won't know how much it really costs, and |
| parts that you will require to build a solar panel from | | | | they will still be saving a heck of a lot of money as |
| your local hardware store and, they should set you | | | | well! |