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		<title>Solar Roof Panels &#8211; What&#8217;s the ROI?</title>
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<p>With the current economic conditions, many people are looking for any way to save some money. A lot of those people would also love to find a way to be able to help the environment as well. Solar roofing panels are a great way to accomplish both of these goals. The return on investment of using solar power is very high. Let&#8217;s look at some of the advantages to using solar panels.</p>
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<p>1.) Since no fuel is needed, you will not be helping contribute to fuel costs or problems that often occur with the transporting and storage of such materials.</p>
<p>2.) The federal government has various incentive plans for those who use solar energy.</p>
<p>3.) The wonderful benefits of net metering. Net metering is when your utility company will actually buy energy from you if your panels produce more then you use or need!</p>
<p>4.) There is no fuel required and therefore you do not have to worry about the unpredictable increases in fuel costs.</p>
<p>5.) You start to see savings on your energy bill almost immediately, which will last for years and years.</p>
<p>6.) Depending on household energy usage, the investment in solar panels can be recouped in very little time.</p>
<p>7.) Unlike other energy sources, solar energy is &#8216;clean&#8217;. It is renewable and sustainable which are both helpful for the environment.</p>
<p>8.) The ROI on solar roofing panels is so high because once you make that initial investment in the panels and installation, the energy generated is virtually free.</p>
<p>9.) Unlike other sources of electricity, the panels do not release any harmful elements into the atmosphere. This allows for one less household that helps contribute to acid rain, smog and global warming. It also decreases gases that are harmful to the planet. It is also generated where it is needed which makes it extremely efficient and not wasteful.</p>
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<p>10.) Solar roofing panels can last for many decades and often require little or no maintenance. Once the investment is made to purchase and install them, there is no more out of pocket expense. Since they are easily installed, you can start with the minimum number you need and always add on later. The best part is, solar panels are completely silent since there are no mechanical parts. They don&#8217;t emit any odors or require any sort of external fuel.</p>
<p>11.) Not only do they cut down or completely eliminate your energy bill, but in the event of an outage you will not be inconvenienced. You will also not be consuming any energy from the power grid so you will never contribute to a possible outage.</p>
<p>12.) Panels do not need to be attached to any sort of energy grid, therefore they can be used on all kinds of dwellings, even those remote and secluded.</p>
<p>13.) Lastly, the use of solar energy panels helps the country. Not only do they promote energy independence and not having to rely on often hostile oil producing countries, but they can also help your local economy. The production and installation create and support green jobs.</p>
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		<title>Solar Powered Roofing Advances</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[New technologies may give homeowners who are interested in reducing their carbon footprints a fool proof way of replacing their roof, utilizing solar power, and reducing the heating bills all in one fell swoop. The new technology comes in the form of asphalt shingles that have solar cells built into them. The shingle shape helps [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New technologies may give homeowners who are interested in reducing their carbon footprints a fool proof way of replacing their roof, utilizing solar power, and reducing the heating bills all in one fell swoop. The new technology comes in the form of asphalt shingles that have solar cells built into them. The shingle shape helps the technology to blend in with the design and exterior materials that make up the home. This means that you can install solar panels without the huge and unsightly solar panels that many are used to seeing in solar powered homes.</p>
<p>The shingles themselves are 12 inches wide by 86 inches, but there is no reason why hundreds of other sizes can&#8217;t be manufactured once the manufacturing process is improved upon. From an installation standpoint, they are positioned in such a way that they blend in almost perfectly with the current surrounding shingles.</p>
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<p>The homeowner taking advantage of this new technology has the possibility of saving money in three ways. First, in some communities, the township or city will offer homeowners who invest in solar roofing tax credits to help them defray the upfront purchase and installation costs. Second, homeowners will typically see their electric bills go down as more of their electrical energy comes from their roof solar shingles instead of the utility company. And, third, under the right circumstances where the roof will be exposed to a great deal of sunlight, the shingles can generate so much electrical power that the home actually has an excess of power which the homeowner can sell to the local utility company.</p>
<p>Lending institutions are getting into the act as well. Because of the emphasis being placed on all sorts of green projects these days, some lending institutions will give you lower interest rates on a home improvement loan which you are using for a solar energy project. Those used to seeing the normal solar panel roofing may be surprised at just how flexible these new shingles are. They are made so well that they are hard to tell from the real shingles.</p>
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<p>It&#8217;s expected that, in the not too distant future, you will see more of these shingles appearing on commercial buildings as well as residential homes. And, even though you might think that these types of shingles are only appropriate for warm weather regions like California, Arizona, and the like &#8211; more and more of these shingles are starting to appear on homes and businesses in the Northeastern states. This is because solar power cells have become so much more efficient than the ones you used to see on many of the older buildings. They can generate electrical power from much less sunlight. So even in some of the colder areas of the country, in the middle of winter, these types of solar shingles are generating 75% or more of the house&#8217;s energy needs.</p>
<p>The innovative design of these photovoltaic shingles will blend into the architecture of your home so well that no one will even know that you are using alternative energy. They are simply, a great way to take advantage of solar power.</p>
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		<title>Solar Energy and the Electrical Circuit</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Solar energy when generated through solar panels comes out in the form of electricity. If you&#8217;re interested in solar energy and getting your own solar electric system, a rudimentary knowledge of electricity and some of its terminology would stand you in good stead.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Solar energy when generated through solar panels comes out in the form of electricity. If you&#8217;re interested in solar energy and getting your own solar electric system, a rudimentary knowledge of electricity and some of its terminology would stand you in good stead.</p>
<p>With that in mind, let&#8217;s delve into the world of electricity and solar energy and the electrical circuit in particular, providing a definition and example of an electrical circuit.</p>
<p>What&#8217;s An Electrical Circuit?</p>
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<p>An electrical circuit is made up of electrons that flow from a source of voltage, such as a battery or photovoltaic module, through a conductor (wire) to a load (for example, a light bulb) and back to the source. The term circuit indicates something that goes around in a full circle. Using a flashlight as an example, when the flashlight is turned on, electrons are released from the battery and they move to the bulb, causing it to light, and from there back to the battery, completing the circuit.</p>
<p>You may think that once the electrons reach the bulb, they&#8217;re done, but that&#8217;s not the case, since that wouldn&#8217;t be a complete circuit because the electrons haven&#8217;t flowed back to where they originated, in this case, the battery.</p>
<p>The Ultimate Circuit</p>
<p>We all carry around with us one of the best examples of a circuit in action &#8211; the blood in our veins. The blood starts out at the heart, which acts like a battery or generator that pumps the blood throughout our body and back into the heart, forming a complete circuit, providing the power we need to activate and oxygenate our bodies, with our blood being the equivalent of the electrons in an electrical circuit.</p>
<p>The Light Goes On</p>
<p>Going back to our flashlight example, the switch controls the continuity of current flow. If the switch is turned off (an open circuit), the wire between the source and the load (in this case, the light bulb) is disconnected, and the light will be off. If the switch is turned on (a closed circuit), the wire between source and load is connected, and, provided there is energy stored in the battery, the bulb will light up.</p>
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<p>No electrons are harmed &#8211; or even lost &#8211; in this process! Believe it or not, when the electrons reach the flashlight bulb, they do their work and activate the bulb, and then move on back to the battery, so that the number of electrons in the circuit remains constant while the circuit is closed.</p>
<p>Think Of A Water Pump</p>
<p>An electrical system can he compared to a water pumping system. A pump lifts two gallons of water per minute from a lower tank to an upper tank, increasing its height and pressure by 12 feet, the distance between the two tanks. The pressure created by the 12-foot height of the upper tank is like the 12-volt electrical pressure in a battery. The water falls at two gallons per minute from the upper rank and turns a water wheel, losing its height and pressure as it returns to the lower tank. The filling of water at two gallons per minute to turn the water wheel is like the two amp flow of electrons that powers the light and returns to the battery.</p>
<p>Next time you turn on a light in your home or office, you&#8217;ll now know just how much is going on behind the scenes as those hard-working electrons do their job, whether coming from your PV system or the utility grid.</p>
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<p>                                                         Solar panels are a much cleaner renewable alternative as it is utilises the sun&#8217;s energy and converts it into electricity. The great thing about solar panels is that when used&#8230;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Got Solar Power? Learn the Ten Advantages of Building Your Own &#8230;</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of us would probably agree that saving on our energy bill is the number one benefit of building a home solar energy system, but finding all the advantages of every venture are found in the details.
Some of the benefits of a solar home are:
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most of us would probably agree that saving on our energy bill is the number one benefit of building a home solar energy system, but finding all the advantages of every venture are found in the details.</p>
<p>Some of the benefits of a solar home are:</p>
<p>1. Independence: If you own a home, live in the mountains or desert, or on a remote tropical island, solar power can provide complete independence from the utility grid. Saying good bye to blackouts in your neighborhood during those long summer months of electrical overloads can keep your family cool and calm in the summertime. This assumes you have planned your home solar energy production to match or exceed your home energy usage.</p>
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<p>2. Zero Fuel Costs: If you do not use backup gas generators to resupply your batteries or your home solar system during long bouts of cloudy days, solar energy will eliminate the need for purchasing fuel. However, if some of your home appliances run on gas, this is a mute point unless you convert these appliances to electrical models.</p>
<p>3. Reliability: Even on cloudy days when solar cells absorb less sunlight, your solar home will still have electrical power&#8230;during the daytime. And if you back-up your solar system with deep cycle batteries (recommended), you will have enough power for lights and appliances at night &#8211; even if your neighborhood is experiencing a power outage. Again, the key here is planning&#8230;matching both your energy usage and production when designing your solar home.</p>
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<p>4. Low Maintenance: Once you have built your solar home, there is little maintenance to keep the system going except to remove leaves and dust off the solar panels to maximize solar absorption. Cutting back nearby tree branches to handle the leaves and minimize any shade on your solar cells is not a bad idea either. Also, checking on your batteries to make sure they are maintained and well ventilated is highly recommended.</p>
<p>5. Durability: With the typical 20 &#8211; 25 year warranty, installing solar panels will typically last longer than you own your home. However, if you build and install solar panels yourself (DIY), there is no warranty and the durability will probably be less.</p>
<p>6. No Pollution: As photovoltaic systems (PV) produce clean energy, you are making use of the best source of renewable energy, and in the process, making an impact on reducing global demand for fossil fuels.</p>
<p>7. Safety: If properly constructed, PV systems are very safe to use.</p>
<p>8. Modularity: Once you make the decision to go solar, you have the option to start out small with one solar panel if you like, than add more as your financial situation allows or your energy needs change. But remember, taking this approach will cost you more if you hire a solar contractor as building three 1 KW solar panel systems will cost you more than one 3 KW system. However, this will be less of an issue if you choose to build (DIY) your own solar panels and install them yourself.</p>
<p>9. Increase Your Home Value: According to many home builders, home buyers are willing to pay 2% more for a solar home verses one which is tied to the energy grid. 2% may not sound much, but for a $250,000 home, that is $5,000 more you can sell your home for in the future.</p>
<p>10. Reduce or Eliminate Your Energy Bill: Doing the math, if you can save $100 or more on average per month on your energy bill with a home solar system, you can save $1,200 per year, or $6,000 over a five year period. If you plan on staying in your home long term, the advantages of building a home solar energy system will increase.</p>
<p>The path to going solar has many routes. Doing research will answer many questions, and create a few more. Enjoy the journey along the way&#8230;as building your own solar home will be an accomplishment you will never forget.</p>
<p>                                                             <a href="http://www.solarpowerforthehome.org/" target="_blank"><strong>Residential Solar Power Systems &ndash; The Benefits                                                         </strong></a></p>
<p>                                                         Knowing that the price of fuels and other commodities  are steadily increasing, the use of residential solar power systems is very practical and beneficial. For one, you will no longer have to &#8230;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>                                                             <a href="http://www.solarpowerforthehome.org/" target="_blank"><strong>noelleheather &raquo; Blog Archive &raquo; Residential Solar Power &ndash; Why You </strong><strong>&#8230;</strong></a></p>
<p> We all want cheap electricity. Residential solar power can be one of our choices as an energy source. People know that we can use solar energy to produce electricity. But to use it at home is s&#8230;&nbsp;</p>
<p>                                                             <a href="http://www.solarpowerforthehome.org/" target="_blank"><strong>Residential Solar Panels Doubled Electricity Production in 2009 </strong><strong>&#8230;</strong></a></p>
<p>                                                         In 2009, homeowners with solar panels generated twice the solar electricity as in the year before.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Build a Small Solar Panel &#8211; Can You Make Electrical Power With &#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Not to long ago there have been not that many people benefiting from the sun&#8217;s rays to make electrical power, but now there are lot of people that build a small solar panel to capture sunshine. Want to know why they began? OK, they wanted a method to lower their electricity bill without spending a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Not to long ago there have been not that many people benefiting from the sun&#8217;s rays to make electrical power, but now there are lot of people that build a small solar panel to capture sunshine. Want to know why they began? OK, they wanted a method to lower their electricity bill without spending a fortune to make it happen, and they want to do their par to save environmental surroundings.</p>
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<p>You are not alone when it comes to making little solar power system, you see there are numerous of people that are doing just that in every country every single day. Since you can build one very cheap. Even though some of those folks do not have that much money they are saving some by building a little solar panel. The price tag on setting up and creating your very own solar panel is anywhere from $100 to $200 dollars, it all matters on what material you use. The internal investment of $200 bucks will not take long to return to your pocket book, you will start seeing excellent savings on your electricity bill the first month.</p>
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<p>Since the maintenance on making small solar cells isn&#8217;t high, people start off by building them before they make larger ones. So this means that once you have it installed you won&#8217;t have to keep a very keen eye on it, you can walk away and be confident that you will be making power month after month. You only have to keep it clean and make sure that it is operating right to keep the power flow arriving, but overall the upkeep level is very low.</p>
<p>Now you must be thinking &quot;I can not build a small solar panel, I don&#8217;t know how to make use of any power tools&quot;.. The building and installing of the solar panel is quite straight forward which isn&#8217;t very hard either, you won&#8217;t have to be the best handy person to build one, any person how can follow instructions can build one that works great.</p>
<p>Now you much be really wondering how much energy this solar panel is going to make? Now you will not be able to power your house from small solar panels, but it is possible to run your lights or washing machine from the power that it will produce.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.zjucnc.org/photovoltaic-panels/diy-solar-panel-system-cost" target="_blank">                                                             </a><a href="http://www.solarpowerforthehome.org/" target="_blank"><strong>DIY Solar Panel System Cost | Uses of Solar Energy                                                         </strong></a></p>
<p>                                                         http://www.solardave.com/index.php/cost-of-a-partital-diy-solar-panel-system-video/ SolarDave: Please tell me about your solar panel system and how you saved.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>                                                             <a href="http://www.solarpowerforthehome.org/" target="_blank"><strong>ETS, SunPower Dedicate New Solar Panel Systems in Honor of Earth Day</strong></a></p>
<p>                                                         PRINCETON, NJ&#8211;(Marketwire &#8211; April 14, 2010) &#8211; In honor of Earth Day, Educational Testing Service and SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWRA) (NASDAQ: SPWRB)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>                                                             <a href="http://www.solarpowerforthehome.org/" target="_blank"><strong>How to keep your solar panel system &ndash; 4 Raven </strong><strong>&#8230;</strong></a></p>
<p>                                                         p&gt;The exterior of your solar panel system consists of the solar panels, mounting hardware and  wire connections. Exterior maintenance is all about.&nbsp;<a href="http://2xtremepaintball.com/blog/how-to-keep-your-solar-panel-system-4-raven/" style="font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; color: #108eed" target="blank"></a></p>
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Because of the rising energy costs sweeping the country and the world, many homeowners are turning towards alternative solutions to meeting their energy needs. One cost-saving option many are examining is solar power for the home. Installing solar power for the home can be a cost-prohibitive endeavor when done by a professional. What most people [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><!-- WSA: ad in context default not shown: too many ads -->Because of the rising energy costs sweeping the country and the world, many homeowners are turning towards alternative solutions to meeting their energy needs. One cost-saving option many are examining is solar power for the home. Installing solar power for the home can be a cost-prohibitive endeavor when done by a professional. What most people don&#8217;t know is that they can install solar panels themselves. By accomplishing this task personally, a homeowner will reap all of the benefits of solar power for the home, but none of the drawbacks in cost.
<p>The way to make solar panels is a far more simple process than most people think. You don&#8217;t need an engineering degree to make solar power for the home and you don&#8217;t need to be some electronics whiz-kid either. All you need is a little patience and some free time and you could find yourself on the path of energy freedom. Making and installing solar power for the home can even be a fun and educational activity for your kids, especially teenagers.</p>
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<p>The big advantage to building and installing your own solar power for the home is that you&#8217;ll save a large amount of money. Some professionals charge thousands of dollars to install just a few panels. You will be able to implement a system that can, at very least, power many small appliances and save you money on your energy bill each month. Appliances like DVD players, TVs, computers and coffee makers could all be powered with small solar panels. You could even install a series of panels on your rooftop, giving you complete solar power for the home. You&#8217;re only limits are that of time and your imagination.</p>
<p> In order to properly build and implement your solar panels, it&#8217;s important to make sure you have a high quality manual or instructions before you begin. These manuals and instructions for building solar power for the home are available from a number of websites or retailers. However, make sure you are purchasing one that is efficient and reputable. There are a variety of companies that claim they have solar power for the home solutions, but their instructions are overly complicated and lack real insight. Make sure you spend the money to get good instructions; it will pay off in the long run. The supplies themselves are very cost effective. You can purchase lumber, copper wiring and pains of glass from a local hardware store. The photovoltaic cells themselves can either be purchased online or from a local retailer.</p>
<p>&nbsp;<img align="left" alt="home solar power system" height="250" src="http://shakhammer.com/wp-content/oldimages/shakhammer//photos/uncategorized/2008/03/10/solar_power.jpg" width="250" /></p>
<p> The best part about building solar power for the home is the fact that the time it takes is very little. An average person with a little bit of knowledge in building small objects like birdhouses, can build and install a 100-Watt solar panel in less than a day. That solar panel will be enough to power a small appliance or even tools to build more solar panels. Once you build your own solar power for the home in even a small way, the energy savings begin to add up. The money you&#8217;ll save can be reinvested into more solar panels until eventually you are living off the grid entirely.</p>
<p> Deciding on a proper goal before you begin to install solar power for the home is important. Make sure you understand the proper procedure and exactly what you would like to accomplish first. One easy place to start is in a garden or on a porch. Because the photovoltaic cells will have the ability to accumulate more energy in the open, these spots make prime candidates. You can power lighting or other devices without raising your energy bill.</p>
<p> Again, the most important concept in building solar power for the home is to make sure you have the proper instructions, tools and ability to follow through with the plan. You are making a long-term investment for the future. Not just the future of the planet, but of your own well-being. Besides the financial benefits of installing solar power for the home, you will also reap the rewards of thinking ahead. You&#8217;ll sleep soundly knowing that the next time the power goes out in your neighborhood, you will have solar panels in place to power daily necessities until the power company can fix the situation.</p>
<p>                                                             <a href="http://www.solarpowerforthehome.org/" target="_blank"><strong>Is it Hard to Build Your Own Solar Panels?                                                         </strong></a></p>
<p>                                                         If you want to build your own solar panels at your home in the order to reduce your energy bills, but somehow you get intimidate because you think building the whole solar power<span style="font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; color: #108eed"></span></p>
<p>                                                             <strong><a href="http://www.solarpowerforthehome.org/" target="_blank">How to Build Solar Panels Plans &ndash; Building Solar Panel Plans | My &#8230;</a></strong></p>
<p>                                                         In the mean time, you build your panels, take your time. Making your own solar and wind power for less than $200. Time taken is time saved afterward if you rush your home project,&#8230;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>                                                             <a href="http://www.solarpowerforthehome.org/" target="_blank"><strong>Residential Solar Power &ndash; </strong><strong>How to Make Your Own Energy | Renewable </strong><strong>&#8230;</strong></a></p>
<p>                                                         4 Responses to &ldquo;Residential Solar Power &ndash; How to Make Your Own Energy&rdquo;. Spock (rhp): February 24, 2010 at 10:18 pm. What price is your children&#8217;s future worth? Ask any family w&#8230;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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Solar power is an alternative energy source with tremendous economic and environmental benefits. If you&#8217;re considering it for your home, here are the basics.
Sunning Your Home
Put simply, solar power works by converting free sunlight into usable energy. This process involves using photovoltaic tiles or platforms to capture the energy inherent in sunlight. The photovoltaic materials [...]]]></description>
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<p>Solar power is an alternative energy source with tremendous economic and environmental benefits. If you&#8217;re considering it for your home, here are the basics.</p>
<p>Sunning Your Home</p>
<p>Put simply, solar power works by converting free sunlight into usable energy. This process involves using photovoltaic tiles or platforms to capture the energy inherent in sunlight. The photovoltaic materials consist of positive and negative slices of material, often silicone, that react to the sun. As the sunlight hits these cells, the energy &#8217;slices&#8217; off negatively charged ions. This creates a magnetic field, a form of energy. The energy is then captured in small wires, which forms an electric current. The wires are connected to an inverter. The inverter converts the energy into a usable power source.</p>
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<p>The beauty of solar power is it is a free source of energy. Historically, the cost of capturing and maintaining solar power wasn&#8217;t cheap, but this has changed dramatically in the last ten years. Systems are now much more efficient, with the total cost usually involved in the purchase and installation. Depending on the system, there is almost no maintenance cost and most systems have a 40 or 50 year life span. Not bad, eh?</p>
<p>Going solar is also more attractive now because of laws passed by numerous states. Initially, homeowners can get a tax rebate for installing solar. On top of this, more than half of the states now mandate a concept known as &#8216;net metering.&#8217;</p>
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<p>Net metering is all about saving tons of money on your utilities. Essentially, you are now allowed to &#8217;sell&#8217; power back to the utility companies at the same price they charge you. With solar power, this means you can simply feed your system into the utility grid during the day and then use regular energy at night. Since your utility meter runs backwards, this effectively means you will dramatically reduce, if not eliminate, your electricity bills. This process alone can save you thousands of dollars a year and $40,000 to $100,000 over the life of the system, depending on your typical monthly bills. With such savings, you can see why solar power is becoming more attractive.</p>
<p>When it comes to solar power, the question isn&#8217;t whether you should use it. The real question is why you aren&#8217;t using it already!</p>
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<p>                                                         The other solar power panels that I speak of are able to convert the light the sun provides us into energy which means that we can also save on electricity. Anything in your house that n&#8230;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p>                                                         Many people think that the only way to have a solar power home is by installing banks of cells and batteries. Fortunately, you can use solar power in your home in some ways that a&#8230;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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 If rising utility bills are eating away at your household budget, join the club. Maybe it&#8217;s time to find some solar do it yourself projects and start winning the battle of the utility bills. In the history of the world, there has never been a better time to get started with a project like [...]]]></description>
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<p> If rising utility bills are eating away at your household budget, join the club. Maybe it&#8217;s time to find some solar do it yourself projects and start winning the battle of the utility bills. In the history of the world, there has never been a better time to get started with a project like this. Many national and local governments are giving substantial tax credits these days to people who are taking advantage of alternative energy sources &#8211; like wind and solar power, for example. We&#8217;re also now seeing potentially huge benefits for third world nations by using simple inventions like solar water purifiers and ovens. Could this be the next big energy revolution, right in front of our eyes? But where can you start?</p>
<p> Probably the best place to get started is with a simple solar do it yourself project that doesn&#8217;t require a lot of time or money. Once you start to see the benefits of solar energy for yourself on a small scale, you can start moving up to bigger and bigger projects over time &#8211; like solar panel arrays, or even wind turbines. But first, let&#8217;s take a look at a few basic solar projects you can start working on right away.</p>
<p> Many campers and backpackers have taken advantage of solar power for years now. There are some quick and easy ways you can get the benefit of the sun while you&#8217;re in the great outdoors. A solar cooking system &#8211; available for about $40 &#8211; will help you cook foods like hamburgers, hot dogs, and soups in less than 60 minutes. And you can keep foods warm for long periods of time, until you&#8217;re ready to eat, since the cooking temperature is lower than traditional methods.</p>
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<p> Simple solar hot water heaters have been around for years now, and you can find them in many campers&#8217; backpacks or supply boxes. After a few hours in the sun, these simple plastic bags with a shower head attachment put out very warm water, and you can find them for only $10 or so at many department or camping stores.</p>
<p> Speaking of hot water, installing a solar water heating system on the roof of your house is another possible project. Don&#8217;t think of this as a complete replacement of your current hot water heater &#8211; just a supplement, and one that could start saving you money on your electric or gas bills. Since there is a bit of plumbing involved, this project can be somewhat difficult, but definitely within the reach of the home handyman.</p>
<p> OK, now back to something very basic for a moment. When it&#8217;s cold outside, simply open the curtains and blinds in your home and let the sun heat things up! I&#8217;m sure you&#8217;ve felt how much heat comes in through your windows during the summer, so be sure and take advantage of that energy in winter months too.</p>
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<p> Solar panels are another solar do it yourself project that&#8217;s not as complex as the solar water heating system. Check out this Green DIY Energy review for details about one of the most popular sets of solar panel plans available. Using parts you can find online or at your local hardware store, and for about $100-200, it&#8217;s possible to make your own solar energy panel that puts out about 18 volts of electricity at about 3 amps &#8211; that&#8217;s 54 watts of power. By building a few of these panels, you&#8217;ll probably start to see how you could run appliances, add power to a porch or sunroom, store energy in batteries for later use, or even power your entire home before too long.</p>
<p> Last but not least, let&#8217;s talk about another simple use for solar power &#8211; recharging your car&#8217;s battery. Older batteries can sometimes become weak and start losing their charge, so why not use the sun that comes through the front windshield to charge up the battery whenever you can? The mini solar panel sits on your dashboard and might just give your battery that extra boost it needs to last another 6-12 months or more.</p>
<p> With these simple solar do it yourself projects, you can start right away and be one of the first people in your neighborhood to begin getting the most from one of the most powerful, free energy sources in the universe &#8211; the sun.</p>
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<p>                                                         One of the best things you can do for your self is to us DIY Solar Panels for your home. It not only saves money but its very environment friendly too. There.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There has been a lot of talk going around lately about whether it is really possible to build your own solar panel right in your own home. This is an attention grabbing idea because it seems so far beyond the capabilities of any ordinary person, right? You think of yourself trying to put together a complicated piece of solar powered equipment and immediately think &quot;I&#8217;m not a scientist! Are you nuts?&quot;</p>
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<p>Well, to be brief: no we are not nuts! You really can build your own solar panel right from your own home, and it will actually work!</p>
<p>Even further, it will save you tons of money. The more solar panels you build and put up on your home, the more money you will save on your electric bill. One panel may not seem like a big deal as it might not make a huge impact if you consume a lot of energy, but you can build more than one and reduce your dependence on the electric company to a huge degree.</p>
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<p>You can even build your own solar panel or a series of panels and put them on smaller buildings or sheds on your property so you don&#8217;t have to run electricity out to them. You may even be able to make your own solar panel for use in a greenhouse, allowing you to grow your own flowers and vegetables year round.</p>
<p>So, this brings us to the big question: how do you build your own solar panel? And another question you are likely wondering: is it expensive to build your own solar power?</p>
<p>There are also some other kits which just give you directions on how to collect supplies from a local hardware store in order to build your own solar panel, but it is much easier to purchase a kit that already has everything ready for you to assemble right out of the box.</p>
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<p>If you are still thinking &quot;I&#8217;m not a scientist&quot; rest assured that these kits can be put together by literally anyone who knows how to read or follow directions from DVD instruction. You don&#8217;t have to understand exactly how the panels collect sunlight and turn it into real energy for your home or any other type of science behind the panels. You simply have to know how to follow directions and you can make your own solar power right at home.</p>
<p>As for the expense that goes into building your own panels, they are not as expensive as you may think. They are surprisingly affordable, especially when you compare them to the expense of having someone come out to your house and install ready made panels for you. That will cost you thousands of dollars just to have a couple panels installed, but you can build your own for way less.</p>
<p>If you want to build your own solar panel it&#8217;s time to step away from the self doubt and trust yourself a little. You are closer to becoming a scientist than you may realize!</p>
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<p>                                                         One effort that&#8217;s growing in popularity is a trend toward learning how to build solar panels to generate electricity at<strong> </strong>home. Now truly is the perfect the time to convert your&#8230;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p>                                                         Solar power&#8217;s advantage over other renewable sources may not seem overwhelming at first glance, but with a little time to study you will soon see why more and.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="justify">There are several benefits to solar power for homes. Firstly, you can reduce your carbon footprint and pay less money for electricity.</p>
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<p align="justify"><img align="left" alt="solar panels" height="139" hspace="10" src="http://img.alibaba.com/photo/11023367/C_SI_Solar_Panels_For_Global_Marketplace.jpg" vspace="10" width="195" />I realize that many people know little about solar panels, but we hope that after you read this article that will change, and perhaps you will take a look at making this reusable energy source a part of your home.</p>
<p align="justify">First, you should know that building a solar power does not require professional installation. Having someone build solar panel homes for you is a great choice if you have the money, but many people cannot afford that option.</p>
<p align="justify">Fortunately, if you cannot or do not wish to spend that much money, you can do it just as well or better by yourself. You can save thousands of dollars by also building your own solar powered generator, which adds to the cost savings of self-installing the panel. So keep these points in mind as you decide whether or not to take advantage of solar power.</p>
<p align="justify">If you are among the people that think it is very difficult to build solar power, then you are wrong. To be successful, you do not need any special knowledge or training. Taking advantage of solar power does not require a certification or advanced degree.</p>
<p align="justify">If you don&#8217;t mind getting your hands a little dirty, you can create fully functional solar panel homes in a short period of time. Your result will be quite similar to products featured at many solar energy stores.</p>
<p align="justify">Building a <a href="http://www.solarpowerforthehome.org/" title="Solar Power for the Home">solar power for your house</a> is surprisingly simple. You just need to have a manual or good instructions so you can do the construction correctly and end up with a safe, quality product. This do-it-yourself guide includes all the information you need.</p>
<p align="justify">Several good guides are available on the Internet. Some of them are comprehensive and easy to understand. I feel that after spending a little time to read it, you will know exactly how to build a quality solar panels for your home that will save energy and money.</p>
<p align="justify">You will wonder how you ever lived without solar panel on your home after you seeing the benefits that will add to your life.</p>
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<p align="justify">                                                         Therefore we need to build up our foundational knowledge from a good instructional guide. This material can teach you how to build your own reliable solar energy panels.</p>
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<p align="justify">                                                         This equipment will include the tools to do the job, and even the parts that will let you build the actual solar panels to your own specifications.</p>
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<p align="justify">                                                         Once you&#8217;ve done this, you are ready to get more information to build your first solar energy panel. By building your own do-it-yourself solar panels, you can save yourself thousands of dollars  fef and slash your electricity bills too!</p>
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