| There are many people who are genuinely interested | | | | access to more suppliers and is able to compare |
| in harnessing solar energy as a way to supplement | | | | prices and offers more effectively. |
| their home power needs. Not only is this a great way | | | | Step 3: Look for Certifications and Warranties |
| to stabilize and greatly reduce electric bills, it's also an | | | | Check to see if the supplier you are buying from is |
| effective way to help preserve the environment. | | | | state or government accredited. This is to make sure |
| The equipments and components necessary to make | | | | that you receive the incentives and rebates you're |
| solar power work are now more affordable. | | | | entitled to. Also, warranty periods for solar panels |
| Wholesale solar panels, storage batteries, and other | | | | should be 20 years or longer. |
| solar devices are also easily acquirable. However, | | | | Step 4: Take Advantage of Tax Credits, Incentives, |
| there are still a number of ways to make the most out | | | | and Rebates |
| of your home solar power system budget. Below is a | | | | Speaking of incentives, do visit the Database for State |
| guide to help you out: | | | | Incentives on Renewables & Efficiency ( website. |
| Step 1: Scale Your Home Solar Powering System | | | | It has a complete and comprehensive list of state and |
| First, you must know how much power your | | | | federal incentives on renewable and energy-efficient |
| household consumes. The Department of Energy has | | | | power systems. |
| an excellent Do-it-Yourself home energy audit guide to | | | | Step 5: Make Your Home Energy-Efficient |
| help you do this (click here). This will tell you how big | | | | Aside from purchasing wholesale solar panels, also |
| your system must be to meet your energy | | | | strive to make your home more energy-efficient. In |
| self-sufficiency target (50% or even 100% | | | | order to truly maximize the benefits of a home solar |
| self-sufficient). | | | | power system, you're home should not be wasting |
| Step 2: Compare Solar Power Products Online | | | | energy. This means replacing incandescent bulbs with |
| Shopping online is the best way to save time locating | | | | CFL bulbs, using energy-efficient appliances, and |
| wholesale solar panels and components. You have | | | | improving your home's sunlight and weather insulation. |