Green DIY Energy Guides – How To Build And Install Your Own Solar Panels

September 7, 2011 by Blue-Energy
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If you think you can build your own solar panels and cut your energy bills by a huge margin, for just below $200.00, then this may not appeal to you – No doubt, solar energy is expensive but if you want to cut down the cost of installing your own solar energy system, then the best that can be accomplished is to lower your overall cost by building your own solar panels. The best you can get out from the guides in question is on solar panel construction – With simple to follow plans, building and installing your own energy system is not hard at all, choose from a list of resources to gather your components and then begin by first constructing the frame that will house the solar cells. Next you will be guided through the process of joining the cells (tabbing), while the previous job of making the frame with glass fitted awaits the completion of testing and then finally laying out the solar chain which you will eventually seal off for a professional finish. The testing and visualization of voltages being produced not only makes the whole task worth it, but it’s the creative juices that suddenly flow that brings a sense of well being and an insatiable appetite to delve further. Motivation is the key factor gained by such a project, which is brought about by the accomplishment of your own hands. So in a nut shell; Yes you can build solar panels that are cheaper than retail – No, you won’t shave off a huge chunk off your electric bill for anything lower than $1000.00 – For under $200.00 bucks though, you may be able to power a few energy efficient globes for free or even supply power for your laptop computer, but to power your whole home, well, I really don’t want to be the one to break the news to you, but hey, save by building your own panels to get an understanding of the whole thing and then you just may learn enough to really save a huge amount of money.

How can you save with these guides? To begin with -

You can save on solar panels by building your own
You can save on installation by installing the system yourself
You can save by not making costly mistakes
You can save by finding the right resources

Now, what you have here is the breakdown of FACTS, not some crazed analogy to make you believe that for just pennies, you could be free from power bills forever. These guides are very beneficial if you are seeking to install a large array of solar panels; this is where you will notice the huge savings, but if you want to build just 1 panel of say, 30 watts, then really, you are best off just buying the panel – The extra you will pay is worth the labour you will save. It’s just a matter of balancing I guess.

What I can backup 100% is this; You will enjoy this project – You will save on cost – You will understand the concepts of sourcing cheap parts – You will receive a full refund if not totally satisfied – You will make a difference from leading by example – You may have family and friends wanting you to show them.

But what I can’t guarantee is this; You will save over 80% on power costs for just $200.00 – You will never pay another electric bill ever again – A monkey can accomplish this project – you are 100% safe from costs (you may break something and that’s not covered in your guarantee).

Good luck with your DIY project and If you need any assistance, I’ll only be too glad to help you – Hey – It’s my passion!

Two guides that I can recommend:

Earth4Energy – I recommend this one

HomeMadeEnergy – This one is great too and they pay me more to recommend it:)

In my opinion, what makes these guides the best is the fact that they are direct competitors of one another. Both are striving for the best, to get the best recommendations – They are continually trying to out do one another and that in my books is healthy competition, the end result is where the customer gets the best value for money.

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Green from the Ground Up: Sustainable, Healthy, and Energy-Efficient Home Construction (Builder’s Guide) [Paperback]

August 24, 2010 by Blue-Energy
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“David Johnston and Scott Gibson offer guidance on environmentally sensitive home building in Green from the Ground Up: Sustainable, Healthy, and Energy-Efficient Home Construction (Taunton Press, paperback). The book is packed with information, tips, illustrations and case studies that offer wisdom earned from experience.” — Detroit Free Press (Michigan)

“Eco-friendly housing used to be thought of as expensive, ugly or just plain weird. Now it’s becoming common. David Johnston and Scott Gibson offer guidance on environmentally sensitive home building in Green from the Ground Up: Sustainable, Healthy, and Energy-Efficient Home Construction. The book helps builders and homeowners create houses that conserve natural resources and are energy-efficient and healthful. It’s packed with information, tips, illustrations and case studies that offer wisdom earned from experience.” — McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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