Cheaper Electricity Or Green Energy – Homemade Solar Energy From a DIY Kit is a Solution That Works

July 31, 2010 by  
Filed under General, Solar Panels

If you are concerned over global warming and want to shift your house’s electrical system to a homemade renewable energy system, then you should consider using solar energy. It is clean, readily available and free. But if you just want a cheaper energy source, a homemade renewable energy system built using a do-it-yourself (DIY) solar power kit is also the answer for you. As an extra, a DIY solar power kit will also teach you how to build your own windmill to serve as a backup power source.

Before you start building your DIY solar power system, however, there is some preparatory work you need to do. First, you need to undertake a load analysis. The load analysis will establish how much electricity you use in a typical day. This information will determine how many solar power modules you need and how many batteries you should buy to store the homemade energy generated. Second, you need to undertake energy conservation measures in your household. You should realize that solar energy will not provide as much energy as being connected to a power grid, and thus, you should make your energy consumption as efficient as possible. Third, you should decide if you want a stand-alone solar energy system or if you want to remain connected to the grid. The advantage of remaining connected to the grid is that you can access your local utility’s electricity at night, when your solar arrays are not generating power. Plus, if you produce enough electricity you can sell it to the grid and reduce your energy bill.

Whether you want to save money on your electricity usage or you want to save the earth, a homemade energy system using a DIY solar power kit is the right solution for you.

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