Thursday, September 3, 2009

Gain Energy Independence With Solar Power

You have no doubt heard something about this little thing called solar power which has been getting a lot of attention recently. Some people have been looking into the possibility of powering their home with solar energy, and many have actually begun to do it. While the technology for this has been around for a long time, only recently has become affordable enough for the average homeowner to be able to use it.

The decreased costs is one reason why this form of energy has been getting more attention recently, but there are many other reasons. One is that with the rising cost of electricity, combined with the current state of the economy, many people are looking for ways to lower their monthly expenses. Solar energy in your home can be a way to do this. Many people find that once they spend the money on the equipment and get it running, their monthly electricity costs can be reduced by 60 to 80%.

Another reason solar power has been getting increased attention recently is that many people are looking for ways to live greener. With no emissions into the atmosphere, and no wasteful byproduct, solar energy is one of the cleanest forms of energy available today. Not only is it one of the cleanest forms of energy, but it's also one of the most abundantly available. Unfortunately, only a small fraction of the sun's energy which reaches the earth is being stored and collected.

Gaining independence from the power grid has other advantages as well. For instance, if the power in your neighborhood goes out you may be unaffected. Also as electricity costs continue to rise your cost will remain relatively consistent.

If you're interested in learning how to start powering your home with solar energy, you should know that there are many guides available on the internet which can show you how to construct your own solar panels and solar cells.

I've had a chance to review most of the guides available on how to build your own solar panels, and I've narrowed it down to the 3 that are the best value for your money.

=> Top 3 Guides <=

There are a lot of scams out there, and people selling solar power systems that just don't work. That's why I've put together these reviews for you.

=> Solar Guide Reviews <=

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