7 Reasons Why DIY Solar Power Makes Sense

More and more, people are flocking to DIY Solar Power these days, as they search for an alternative to traditional energy sources, whether its to save money or help the environment DIY Solar Power certainly makes sense.

If your still trying to decide if building a solar project is for you, I can highly recommend, having a hand in a dozen of these kits being built (friends, family, neighborhood projects) and having worked as solar energy consultant for 15 years, has allowed me to form the opinion that these kits are great projects to build in more ways than one.

Its with this in mind I bring you 7 compelling reasons to undertake a DIY Solar Power project yourself.

7 Reasons Why DIY Solar Power makes sense

1. Afford ability : Building your own homemade solar panels will cost you around $200, compare this with normal solar installation fees (which can run into costs of $10,000 or more) and Im sure you will agree DIY solar power does indeed make sense.

2. Easy to assemble : Anyone can put one of thee kits together with materials found at your local hardware store.

3. Fun : Believe it or not, these projects are a lot of fun to put together, do what I did get the whole family involved!

4. Educational : From witnessing the change it has made in my family, particularly my son, I can vouch it has been a rewarding investment into their education. As a result of the project, they are now more aware and educated about environmental issues.

5. Environment : Solar is a renewable energy source which doesn't give off the emissions (in particular carbon) that other more traditional energy resources unfortunately do.

6. Be a role model : You can take the lead in your community and set the example for those around you to follow.

7. Save Money : Lets face it the reasons most people go down the solar energy route is because it saves them money. Aside from the savings you make on installation costs, once installed solar energy is free! You can slash as much as %80 off your power bill depending on the level of solar energy dependence you employ in your household.

So there you have it, 7 reasons why DIY Solar Power makes sense. I hope this helps you make up your own mind and encourages you to try one of these projects yourself, they really are a lot of fun and with the guides available online they are very easy to put together.

Ready to get started? then check out the following link for more information DIY Solar Power.

If your serious about saving money on your energy bill and you want to do your bit for the environment, check out the following link DIY Solar Power Kits reviewed

Jon Elsdon is a Solar Energy Consultant and Environmentalist. Jon is editor of DIY Solar Power

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