Build Your Own Solar Panel
September 10, 2010 by admin
Filed under General, Solar Panels
Today, there are a lot people switching to using alternative energy sources to power their homes. Solar power technology is one of those energy sources.
Making your own solar and wind power for less than $200
By using this kind of energy source, you will not pollute the atmosphere and the energy will be free!
History
For a long time, solar panels have been used in countryside areas that are not serviced by the utility grid. But today, when energy prices are rising and alarming reports about climate changes, they are starting to get really popular just about everywhere.
How does it work?
Solar panels are made of photovoltaic cells or modules that will convert sunlight into electricity. The cells are made of material called semi conductors that will absorb energy from the sun and then knock electrons loose, so that they can flow freely.
Build my own energy source, how hard is it?
It’s not so difficult to build your own panels. Sure, it will take some time and money but you don’t need to be a professional to make them.
There are a lot of guides online, that you can follow to build your own equipment. Just do a search on “diy solar panels” and you will probably find many guides telling you how to do it.
Making your own solar and wind power for less than $200
Buy Now Or Wait?
This question is actually quite difficult to answer. It all depend if you have the interest and money to do it. The technology will of course become better and the price will probably be lower in the future. But, who knows?
If you compare buying this kind of technology with computers, then you will realize that it has a lot in common. The improvement will be made in the future, no matter if its computers or solar panels.
Summary
By switching to solar power technology, you will stop polluting the world. The panels are made up by photovoltaic cells or modules and electricity is produced by semiconductors that are part of the cells.
You can build this kind of equipment quite easily by yourself and if you are concerned about the climate effect, has the money to invest, I think that you should invest in this kind of alternative energy sources.
Go Green!