| Homemade solar power systems are undergoing a | | | | money saving in terms of the fact that once you have |
| surge in popularity as the population becomes more | | | | your system up and running the energy you reap is |
| aware of the worsening global financial and | | | | 100% free of any charges, tariffs or taxes. Overall |
| environmental crisis we face over the coming years. | | | | most of the households I have helped have reported |
| Quite simply stated, homemade solar power systems | | | | savings from 60 - 80% off their power bills, this |
| are a logical step toward household self sufficiency. | | | | translates to literally thousands of dollars per household |
| Being independent from the power grid gives people | | | | that can be spent on other areas. |
| the freedom to use more energy when they want, | | | | Environmental: Just as crucial to providing a financially |
| free from the charges of conventional power sources, | | | | sustainable future is solving the environmental problems |
| this allows money to be distributed to areas in which it | | | | we face, solar is a step in the right direction, providing |
| is needed most. | | | | clean and renewable energy. |
| Having put together and installed a number of | | | | Independence: As well as providing a great backup |
| homemade solar power systems, both for myself and | | | | during times of power outages, producing your own |
| for friends and family, I can report that they make | | | | energy allows you to be more liberal with its use, you |
| sense on a number of levels. | | | | are no longer dictated to by the power grid and |
| Financial Savings: Firstly there is the massive savings | | | | government regulations, and will avoid likely future |
| you stand to reap. Traditional solar power systems | | | | enforced rationing. |
| can cost anywhere upwards of 4 or 5 thousand | | | | Getting a good DIY Solar power guide to walk you |
| dollars to purchase and have installed. A homemade | | | | through the process is imperative, split the guides cost |
| solar power system on the other hand will only set | | | | (around $40 or $50) with a couple of friends and it |
| you back a couple of hundred at most. There is more | | | | really is a no brainier. |