| In backyards across the nation, heck right across the | | | | well the answer is yes they do and in a number of |
| world for that matter, folks are busily putting together | | | | ways. |
| their own solar power kits. And why wouldn't they, with | | | | Firstly there is the savings you make on a traditional |
| the substantial cost savings you can reap by replacing | | | | installation, retail solar systems can cost thousands of |
| your traditional power sources with solar and the | | | | dollars, the materials I purchased (outlined in the guide) |
| added environmental benefits of using a cleaner | | | | only set me back $200. That's a big saving right there! |
| energy source, it's really a no brainer. If you haven't yet | | | | Next there is the fact that once built, the energy you |
| decided if solar power kits will provide enough financial | | | | use is free, that's right $0.00, you quickly start to see |
| benefits for you or you are worried that it will not be | | | | substantial savings. At home we currently run a hybrid |
| effective in powering your household, then I urge you | | | | system of 70% solar 30% grid power, this translates |
| to read on. | | | | to hundreds of dollars slashed off every power bill, for |
| Solar Power kits are possibly the number one do it | | | | many households this would translate to thousands of |
| yourself project being undertaken by householders | | | | dollars annually. |
| currently. Essentially you get yourself a good Do it | | | | Lastly you can sell excess power you are no longer |
| yourself guide and purchase materials readily available | | | | using back to the power grid, whilst the buyback rate is |
| from your local hardware shop and following your | | | | great, add this to government rebates and incentives |
| instruction guide you assemble solar panels which you | | | | and you have another great money saving aspect. |
| then mount on your roof. Now I know this all sounds a | | | | In terms of effectiveness of solar power kits, we |
| little daunting, but trust me, you don't need to be a | | | | power many appliances such as TV, computer and |
| professor to put them together, with a simple to follow | | | | our household lighting and do not notice any difference. |
| instruction guide it really is a very simple process even | | | | So how do you get started? well first things first, make |
| for the most challenged of handy persons. | | | | sure you get a good instructional guide and the rest will |
| Now to the crunch, do they actually save you money? | | | | fall into place. |