| So you're looking for for solar panels for sale? | | | | Yes, a little. But if you can drive screws and fix |
| That makes a lot of sense. As energy prices | | | | your sink, you can probably do it yourself. |
| continue to be unpredictable, more and more | | | | Here's what you need to know. |
| builders and home owners are looking to solar | | | | 1. Get detailed plans |
| energy as a way to reduce prices. Some even | | | | Not the free ones that usually get too technical |
| begin to sell electricity back to the power | | | | too fast. Right away you're staring at wiring |
| company. | | | | diagrams. And GET VIDEOS if you can. It will |
| Still, even though they're more cost efficient in | | | | make all the difference in following the instructions |
| the long run than drawing energy from the power | | | | the first time. |
| company, solar panels for sale aren't your best | | | | 2. Get most supplies locally |
| bet. There's a nearly untapped source that's far | | | | They're not exotic like they used to be. You'll |
| more economical. | | | | have just about everything you need in your |
| What is it? | | | | garage or available at the local hardware store: |
| It's do-it-yourself (DIY) solar panels. | | | | - plywood |
| Hear me out. And tell me, when I'm done, if you | | | | - a roll of copper wire, and |
| don't think I'm right. | | | | - sheets of glass |
| First, you can't beat the price. | | | | Yes, you do need to get some photovoltaic cells. |
| A typical solar panel installed on your roof will run | | | | But building solar panels is common enough now |
| you $7-9 per watt (or about $800 per 100-watt | | | | that they are readily available online or even at |
| panel). You can buy solar panels for sale at around | | | | some local retailers. |
| $4-6 watt. But after professional installation, you'll | | | | 3. Get a free weekend |
| be back near the commercial price, say around | | | | Spend a day in the garage with your son or |
| $700 per 100-watt panel. | | | | daughter (plan a weekend if it's your first panel) |
| How much will it cost for you to do it yourself? | | | | and you'll have a 100-watt panel. |
| Less than $200. Savings like that isn't just small | | | | What will that power? |
| change. | | | | Typically a small appliance, though I was just |
| That's $500 still in your pocket at the end of the | | | | talking to the local fish hatchery and they run all |
| day - and that's about how long it will take you to | | | | their lights and pumps off one solar panel the size |
| build the average 100-watt panel - one day. | | | | of a big picnic table top. |
| Ok, but do you have to be handy? | | | | |