When I was deciding how to install my solar panels the main consideration was cost. I did not know whether there was such a thing as affordable solar power. I knew from a quotation my parents had had that there was no way I was going to spend $11,000 on a solar power system even if it washed the dishes for me.
In fact I had to dig quite deep to find the information I was looking for. The results from searching online really only showed the companies that were offering the full survey and installation service. Solar power installation for the keen DIY person is now within reach. You can save money and be green in your own home by tacking your solar panel system yourself. I have no problem with people making money out of solar power but as a handy do it yourself guy I knew I could save myself some money.
Eventually I hit upon a training course online that told me how to go about getting all the parts I needed to build my own solar power unit at home. The unit I installing will cater for most of my power needs in the winter. In the summer there will be a surplus of electricity. Some people sell this back to the power companies. I’m still not sure if this really is a money spinner of a lot of extra work for little return.
As well as affordable solar power I will be putting up a solar hot water system on my roof. This will probably save me more money than the solar power unit as that is where most of my electricity goes at the moment.
So for someone who is looking to put in their own I would definitely say that it is a reasonably easy do it yourself job. Doing it this way will also make your system much cheaper than having a firm doing it for you
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