| Solar panels can be used to supplement or even | | | | them together yourself cuts the photovoltaic panel |
| replace the energy that you buy from the power | | | | costs. Solar panels that you buy are nothing more than |
| company. Solar panels use the energy from the sun | | | | these cells wired together. You can cut out the |
| and convert it to DC electricity. This direct current | | | | manufacturer by wiring them together yourself. Solar |
| electricity is the kind that is used in batteries. You will | | | | cells that are put together are called a panel. Two or |
| have to convert the electricity to AC or alternating | | | | more of these panels are called an array. With the |
| current to use it to power your home. Commercially | | | | right array of panels, you can power your entire house |
| produced solar generation systems start at about | | | | with the energy from the sun. |
| $10,000 and can easily cost upwards of $30,000. | | | | Another factor in the solar panel costs is hiring an |
| Inexpensive photovoltaic panels can be purchased for | | | | electrician to wire the panels into your home. It is |
| about $600 per panel. You can cut the solar panel | | | | imperative that you hire a professional and do not |
| costs by making your own. Solar panels can be made | | | | attempt the home wiring on your own. You will also |
| for around $200 each. This is a significant savings over | | | | need to purchase wire and plywood and if you do not |
| buying premade panels. | | | | have the appropriate tools, you will need to buy or rent |
| You will need to buy used, damaged or individual cells | | | | them as well. |
| from the internet. Buying individual cells and putting | | | | |