| You have made a big decision putting solar power in | | | | on to the next project which is a bit more challenging. |
| your home. However, if you plan to run your home | | | | If you feel that you are ready you should try to build a |
| entirely on solar power you should start small and | | | | solar electric power system. You should go very small |
| work your way up to the bigger systems once you | | | | as this is the first time you are trying anything like this. |
| know what you are doing. | | | | Start with a system that will power just one of your |
| In this article you are going to find out what DIY solar | | | | applications. This will minimize the amount of money |
| power project you should start with when you are | | | | lost if the project should turn out to be a failure. In order |
| completely new to "do it yourself" solar construction. | | | | to complete this project, you must be familiar with |
| If you don't know anything about electricity then you | | | | wiring and electrical circuits. Be sure that you read |
| should start out with garden lights that has a small | | | | safety issues before you start. |
| photovoltaic panel on top. This is a really simple project. | | | | So what DIY solar power project should you start |
| All you have to do is to buy the lights and then stake | | | | with? |
| the lights into the ground, and make sure they receive | | | | |
| sunlight during the day. You do this just to get an idea | | | | 1. Start with garden photovoltaic lights if you have no |
| of how photovoltaic panels work, and it's also a bit of | | | | knowledge whatsoever. |
| fun seeing the lights glow in the dark. This is very easy | | | | 2. If you know how to use some basic tools then try |
| because you don't need to know anything about wiring | | | | to construct a solar heating device. |
| or electrical circuits. | | | | 3. Begin building a solar electric panel that will power |
| Next, you should try to build yourself a solar heating | | | | just one of your electrical appliances. Be sure to start |
| system. This is a great DIY project as it doesn't require | | | | out small and go bigger once you know how to do it. |
| any wiring although it requires you to be handy with | | | | 4. If you know what you are doing you can now begin |
| tools. If you are able to complete this project you will | | | | to plan for a bigger system that could replace some of |
| produce free heat for your home and you can move | | | | your grid power. |