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		<title>Build Your Own Solar Panels And Save On Your Home Solar Power System Costs</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:40:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel Wildwood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the world sitting up and finally noticing that we as humans need to act fast to cut down on our carbon emissions, you might ask what your role could be on this colossal environmental stage. You must have seen many advertisements in magazines or on television, showing you how to build your own solar panels and how cost effective it really is.


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the world sitting up and finally noticing that we as humans need to act fast to cut down on our carbon emissions, you might ask what your role could be on this colossal environmental stage. You must have seen many advertisements in magazines or on television, showing you how to build your own solar panels and how cost effective it really is.</p>
<p>If you can imagine yourself being totally independent from the electrical companies in your area, then maybe you should benefit from installing a solar energy system tailored to you and your family&#8217;s specific needs. Many people are opting for this and for good reason.</p>
<p>As solar energy is can be sufficient for one&#8217;s homes, buildings and any area which utilizes electricity, you will not only find panels going up in suburbia, but in far off and remote areas such as farms and small holdings as well.</p>
<p>There are two choices as it stands today; you could opt for the complete stand-alone unit or you could opt for a smaller compact unit which is still connected to the mainstream electrical grid in your town. By going for the latter, your motivation would then be solely to reduce your monthly electricity expenditure.</p>
<p>At the start, it will need some investment on your part. Today, there are a myriad of solar companies who specialize in installing different types and sizes of panels with their different size batteries as well. They will even go as far as to help you in getting the go ahead from the local authorities.</p>
<p>Make sure you know what your peak load of electricity per day is, and work around that to ascertain a suitable size for your solar panels and batteries. If you are having a new home built, then you need to speak with your builder in this regard.</p>
<p>If you are connected to the existing electrical grid supply from your local electrical company, then your system, if it is joined up with theirs, will create energy only on sunny days. On overcast and rainy days their supply will be utilized in your home. Hence, you need not buy a massive system which will give you an oversupply of energy. If you feel you need to go the stand alone route, then the oversupply of energy, could be sold back to the utility company, or they might credit you with the equivalent amount.</p>
<p>Initially make certain that your state provides a procedure that provides for solar power systems to be linked to the industry grid, and that can automatically switch your electricity among your solar system and the power company as suitable. That makes good sense since you can subsequently just pay for power at times when your solar panels are not able to convert electricity via the sun.</p>
<p>Therefore, to construct your personal solar panels, the rewards are huge. Not merely can you accomplish your bit for the environment, it can make you and your household more conscious of the valuable and costless power from the sun, harvested with no foreseeable shortages. Aside from the profit to the price of your house &#8211; you should recover your outlay very quickly.</p>
<p>Learn more about how to <noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.buildsolarandwind.com" >build your own solar panels</a></noindex> and also <noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.buildsolarandwind.com/articles/build-solar-panels/how-to-build-solar-panels-for-home-use" >how to build solar panels for home use</a></noindex>.</p>


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		<title>5 Questions to Ask When Building Do-It-Yourself Solar Panels</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erik Bueche</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Building do-it-yourself panels can be a great and rewarding experience. However, without the right knowledge upfront, it can literally turn your project into a nightmare.


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Building do-it-yourself panels can be a great and rewarding experience. However, without the right knowledge upfront, it can literally turn your project into a nightmare.</p>
<p>When working on any do-it-yourself project, such as this one, it is important to have a plan upfront. Without a plan, it will be difficult to achieve your end goal of building your own solar panel array.</p>
<p>But before you start building your own solar panels, you need to find out some important information, such as how much power is needed, what materials are needed, or even the legal ramifications of building the panels, in the first place.</p>
<p>Here are a few questions you need to ask yourself, before starting:</p>
<p>1. How much electricity do you currently produce? In order to understand how many panels you will need to start building, you need to know how much power you currently consume. Building do-it-yourself panels with the right power requirements upfront, can save headaches down the line.</p>
<p>2. Where is your roof pointing? One of the most common problems when building solar panels is to have everything ready to go, then realize most of your roof is facing the shade. Do an assessment of your roof, in the morning, midday, and afternoon, to find out which areas get the most sunlight. Also, keep track of your finding, as the seasons pass.</p>
<p>3. What is the weight of your solar panels? Depending on the materials you use for your panels, the resulting panel box can be considerably heavy. And, if your roof has some structural flaws, the panels will make them even weaker. Before building your solar panels, you should see if your roof can handle the weight. If not, then look for external mounting possibilities.</p>
<p>4. Do you have all tools and parts you need? Probably, the first thing you need when building do-it-yourself solar panels is a good solar panel guidebook. Although it is possible to research the information on your own, it is always nice to refer back to a reference guide, when you have questions. Also, to keep your price tag low, look for recycled parts for everything, including your panel.</p>
<p>5. Does your homeowner association or city allow solar panels? This is likely the most missed question, since everyone allows solar panel installations, right? Although federal and state laws often encourage you to build solar panels, neighborhood and homeowner associations may disagree. Although you can sue your association and likely win, it is best to work with them first, to ensure a successful and headache-free project.</p>
<p>Good research is a priceless step when building do-it-yourself solar panels. Once you have discovered the answers to all your questions, you will have a good idea about where to begin and have a worry-free project.</p>
<p><noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://learnhowtobuildsolarpanels.com" >Building do-it-yourself solar panels</a></noindex> can be a fun and rewarding project. To learn more how you can start building your own solar panels, just check out <noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://learnhowtobuildsolarpanels.com" >Learn How to Build Solar Panels.com</a></noindex>.</p>


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