sergiohousto49's Space http://sergiohousto49.posterous.com Most recent posts at sergiohousto49's Space posterous.com Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:32:00 -0700 Building Your Own Solar Panel Isn't Nearly As Hard As You Might Think http://sergiohousto49.posterous.com/building-your-own-solar-panel-isnt-nearly-as http://sergiohousto49.posterous.com/building-your-own-solar-panel-isnt-nearly-as While we're accustomed to many types of energy and technology, the only power source we couldn't live without is the sun. While this form of energy arrives as heat and light, that doesn't mean it can't be converted into a usable form of energy. Luckily, homeowners can take advantage of this energy with the help of solar panel systems that convert this energy into electricity. Find out about information on go to this link here...

The solar energy panels are quite expensive initially, making this a major consideration for many, who may be skeptical of the savings over time. However, the good news is that it probably isn't as expensive as you think, and you can actually build your own solar panels at home with some basic tools and parts that are all available via the internet. It may surprise you to find that many of the products you already have in your home can be used to create a simple solar panel design, for instance, you probably own a saw, drill, screwdriver and a wooden container of some sort. You may want to consider having wood glue and silicone caulking handy in order to be able to assemble your wooden box and attach your solar panel cells to it. A solar panel is connected to batteries and most of them use the regular 12 volt batteries that are used in cars. A plain old lead acid battery, which is very affordable, is what you'll need. You can save hundreds of dollars by finding low-cost or free batteries in your area. This electricity needs to be converted, so you will need to have a power inverter to convert the energy to be used around your house. You need to get one of the following power inverters which includes modified and true sine wave devices. A true sine wave inverter is the only device that will give you the same AC electricity that comes out of your sockets. Of course, these models are more expensive than their modified counterparts, are well worth the cost. Discover more about information on visit this page here...

Lots of people have reservations about the costs of solar panel systems, which is why they've not done anything yet. They feel that they may not save any money due to the costs of these systems. The good news is, though, that you can reduce your costs by making your own solar panels at home. In fact, you can cut the cost down to about half and you can find most of what you need online, including solar cells which can be found on sites such as eBay. It's worth doing a bit of research to find whether or not where you live has any rebates or incentives for installing a solar panel system. This is because the government wants as many people to switch over to clean energy sources and to further encourage this they offer builders excellent tax breaks if the homes they put up have solar panel systems.

When you look at economic conditions and how expensive oil and other traditional energy sources are getting, doesn't it makes sense to seek alternatives? If things do take a turn for the worst, having a renewable energy source that is free and allows you to be independent from the public grid might just prove invaluable.

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