Posts Tagged ‘green energy’

Green Energy Is The Way To Save Money

Friday, May 28th, 2010

I would like to mention a great product that I discovered recently, for someone who is interested in our planets health and wants to do their part on our way to a greener world, and save money at the same moment.

How to build your own solar panels and your own wind turbine is shown and guided by Earth4Energy, which is a energy- and money saving. As we all know, the sun gives us its energy for free, and a lot of people around the world has already taken advantage of that. Earth4Energy is the guide that allows a lot more people to do the same with a low investment.

With this guide you will actually be able to produce your own green and free solar energy from your own backyard.

Building your own solar panel may seem complicated and expensive, but it’s actually quite easy. You will learn the basics about a solar panel, and you will understand how easy it is to work with the Earth4Energy guide. By following them you will be able to produce a fully functioning solar panel in a short amount of time, for less than $200 and the step by step instructions are detailed and easy to follow! The guide will also show you how to install the solar panels on your roof in a proper way. In a hardware store, or maybe in your own garage, you can find the parts u need.

You will also become a member which gives you access to tips about how to go green, by purchasing the guide.

With today’s economy people are looking for ways to save their money, and reduce their outcomes. Because solar energy doesn’t cost anything, the savings you can make on this going green-method can be quite large. You will be able to reduce your power bills, or even eliminate them completely. The savings you’ll be making on your power bills could easily cover the cost of the guide and the materials within a few months. And when you got a little bit of practice you can make solar panels and sell them with a good profit, if you want to earn some extra money and help others to go green as well.

DIY Solar Panels: One Easy Way To Make Your Home Green

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

You can build diy solar panel for less money than what you think. Many people want to convert to solar thermal energy but are afraid that it will cost more money than what they can afford. If you build the solar panels yourself, your cost goes down considerably. You can construct diy solar panels for around $150.

You can make diy solar panels for less than two hundred dollars per panel. The most expensive item would be the solar cells; however, you do not need to buy brand new cells. You can purchase used solar cells on any of the major online auction sites at a fraction of the price of brand new ones. You will probably have a hard time finding the quantity that you need if you are making several panels; if you purchase them brand new.

Many sellers will use wax to store and ship solar cells. Just remember that wax is not easy to get off the cells once you have them. The cells are brittle and you could damage them just trying to remove the wax. However; they will be well protected. You might want to discuss a different shipping method with the seller. If the seller is already storing their cells like this, there is not much that you can do.

You will need to construct a shallow box to hold all of your solar cells. The box needs to be shallow enough to hold the cells but you do not want the box to cast a shadow on any of the cells. You will also need a clear piece of plexiglass to protect your solar cells from the weather.

You will need to solder all of the cells together. You will need to solder them in a certain order so that you will have a consistent flow of energy to produce a voltage. It is recommended to use a soldering iron and you will have to treat these cells as delicately as you can. Pushing to hard, having the soldering too hot or holding the soldering iron too long in the same area could damage the solar cells.

This is a very basic overview of how to construct diy solar panels. If you have a basic understanding of construction and electrical work, you can make solar panels at a much lower cost than buying them brand new. There are several websites that have more detailed instructions on how to make them from start to finish.

Anyone that has a basic understanding of electrical and construction jobs should not have a problem building their own diy solar panels. There are more in depth articles that you guide you from the start to finish of this project. This is an exciting low cost solution to eliminating your reliance on the electric company and allowing you to rely on Mother Nature.