| Residential Solar Energy is the best way to reduce | | | | Which type of solar panels is best for residential solar |
| your energy cost by up to 80%. And if you are using | | | | energy? |
| DIY Solar Panels, there can be great saving on the | | | | Photovoltaic solar panels can be further divided into 3 |
| installation cost as well. Do it yourself or DIY Solar | | | | popular types for residential use. |
| Panels does not require special technical skill but you | | | | Monocrystalline Solar Panel - this is the most efficient |
| do need the right tools and a step by step instruction. | | | | type of panel that absorbs sunlight even in cool |
| Basic Factors To Consider About Residential Solar | | | | condition. It's also has the highest power efficiency that |
| Energy | | | | produce about 130 to 180 watts per m2. Therefore, if |
| Well, you will first need to find an area with the | | | | you have limited space, this works best for your home. |
| strongest sun light to get optimum results. Normally | | | | Polycrystalline Solar Panel - the power efficiently is |
| people will choose their roof top but bear in mind that | | | | slightly lower than the Monocrystalline Solar Panel but it |
| the solar panel does not necessarily be on or attached | | | | is slightly cheaper. Both Monocrystalline and |
| to your house. | | | | Polycrystalline Solar Panels have high lifespan. |
| Next, you will have to bring along your wife to the | | | | Amorphous Thin Film - this type of solar panel has the |
| hardware store to get the best deal. Well, generally | | | | lowest power efficiency but still manage to output |
| women tends to have better negotiation skills then | | | | about 60 to 70 Watts per m2 and it is the cheapest. |
| men do. But if you think you can better manage that, | | | | However, you will need larger space and it could only |
| that is perfectly fine. | | | | function well in hot condition. |
| Types of Solar Panels | | | | Okay, now you will need a step by step instruction to |
| There are basically 2 types: | | | | guide you along to build your solar panels. If you are |
| | | | living in the US, note that your proper build solar panels |
| 1. Solar Thermal or Flat Plate Technology - This type | | | | that pass the NRTL will be granted rebates according |
| of solar panel system uses sunlight to heat up water. | | | | to the Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency in |
| 2. Photovoltaic or PV Technology - This type uses | | | | 2009 as well giving you more saving in addition to your |
| sunlight to create electricity directly and you will need | | | | energy bill. |
| an inverter to convert the DC power to AC power. | | | | |