| If you can do elementary DIY, then you can easily | | | | panels. This may be on your roof, but any surface that |
| learn how to build cheap solar panels and set up a | | | | receives a maximal amount of sunlight will serve. |
| system to provide free power to your own house. | | | | 4. Wire up to the battery |
| Here's an outline of the five simple steps needed to | | | | Run a cable to the battery for power storage, and to |
| get you up and running. | | | | the dc-ac converter to change the current to that |
| 1. Source the components | | | | used by your domestic appliances. |
| A simple solar power system can be built using | | | | 5. Connect to the grid |
| photo-voltaic cells, wire, a semi-conductor block, a | | | | Connect in the grid-tie inverter if you are wanting to sell |
| battery, a dc-ac converter, and a grid-tie inverter (if | | | | on your surplus power from your property to the |
| you need it). All of these are readily available at a | | | | national grid, and maybe even reduce your power bill |
| warehouse store or online at low cost. | | | | to zero! |
| 2. Link the cells | | | | Done and dusted! Why make it more complicated? |
| Link the photovoltaic cells together to form an array | | | | Further detail of where to source your components, |
| for your panels. Use wire to make the connections. | | | | the precise specifications, and the assembly process |
| Connect in the semi-conductor block to complete the | | | | can be found in one of the step by step guides |
| basic assembly for the solar panel array. | | | | available online. You'll have all you need to build cheap |
| 3. Mount the panels | | | | solar panels for your home. |
| Find a suitable location to mount your solar power | | | | Just choose one, and get started! |