If you’ve ever considered building your own homemade solar panel, we absolutely urge you to follow up and take action because we’re more than sure you’ll be glad you did. We all know that the cost of electricity is quite expensive now and continues to rise, so imagine how great it would be if you could reduce or even eliminate your utility bills.
A solar panel is made of photovoltaic cells that are joined together to create a panel. When the sun’s rays hit cells, energy is absorbed in the form of heat. It is that absorbed energy that is then converted into electricity. It really is a pretty simple process, but don’t let its simplicity fool you. Solar energy is a very powerful way of generating electricity.
Harnessing the sun’s rays provides a free and unlimited supply of energy. On top of that, unlike fossil fuels which are not used to generate electricity, solar power creates no pollution and therefore does not harm the environment in any way, shape or form.
While I dare say most homeowners would like to take advantage of solar power, the costs can be prohibitive. Pre-built solar power systems can be extremely expensive depending on how involved they are. It is not uncommon for people to pay $20,000 or more to install commercially manufactured solar panels on their home.
On the other hand, you can build your own homemade solar panel for less than $200. What a price difference right? Again, no special skills are required and the parts and tools needed to build your own solar photovoltaic panel can be purchased at your local hardware or home improvement center.
Time and time again, people who take the initiative to build their own solar panels report that their electricity bills have been cut at least in half. It is also very possible to eliminate your electricity bill entirely. And if you’re really ambitious, you can build enough homemade solar panels to create surplus electricity that you can sell to the utility company for a profit.
In addition to the savings you’ll see on your energy bills, the IRS also allows a tax deduction for people who take advantage of alternative energy resources, such as solar and wind power. Solar panels will also increase the resale value of your home. It really is a win-win situation.
While the main goal of building a home solar panel is to save money on energy costs, one incredibly wonderful by-product of going solar is that it’s friendly to the environment. Solar energy is also known as green energy because it is not harmful to the environment and, unlike the fossil fuels currently used to generate electricity, it does not create any type of pollution.