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		<title>Home Made Solar Panels Info</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:55:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barry Colemen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nowadays with electricity costs climbing, it seems that it's a very smart move to invest in solar panels to leverage the power of the sun. It can be great for providing power for your lights, hot tub or even for power when you go on a camping expedition.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nowadays with electricity costs climbing, it seems that it&#8217;s a very smart move to invest in solar panels to leverage the power of the sun. It can be great for providing power for your lights, hot tub or even for power when you go on a camping expedition.</p>
<p>Regardless of how you want to use the <a href="http://www.begreenfriendly.com/offgrid" style=""  rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='solar power';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">solar power</a>, you can now build your personal little <a href="http://www.begreenfriendly.com/offgrid" style=""  rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='solar power';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">solar power</a> station at an extremely affordable cost.</p>
<p>If you search around online, you can find many guides for DIY solar panels and the way to create solar energy yourself. Some of these guides are quite advanced but there are others that have been written with the average home-owner in mind and have been broken up into many simple baby steps that are simple to complete. Whats more, these panels can be created for as little as $50 which is nothing when compared to thousands that they&#8217;re usually sold for.</p>
<p>By finding a quality guide and following the instruction you can finally cut down on your electricity costs and also have the additional power to power up whatever you like. I&#8217;m going to avoid pointing out any specific guides in this article itself as there are many different types aimed at different people who would like to accomplish different things. But a few quick searches and you can easily find the best guide for you.</p>
<p>One of the numerous benefits that you will get from making your own, is that you don&#8217;t need to be stuck with the sizes that they&#8217;re mass produced in. You can choose what shape and size you need and whilst using the plans that found online, can build the solar panels you like.</p>
<p>You will be amazed how easy it is to build your own little <a href="http://www.begreenfriendly.com/offgrid" style=""  rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='solar power';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">solar power</a> panels, you will be absolutely hooked, they are also enjoyable to make and you&#8217;ll find yourself returning to the guide time and time again while you add much more <a href="http://www.begreenfriendly.com/offgrid" style=""  rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='solar power';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">solar power</a> panels to your home and create as much electricity as you desire.</p>
<p>I have heard of many success stories online about many people who are using solar and literally not paying a dime for electricity every month! Just imagine what you could do with the money you save from paying for your power! Enough for another yearly holiday I&#8217;m sure.</p>
<p>So if your interested in this then I advise you search the Internet to find exactly what you specifically need. You may also want to join a forum with like minded individuals who share your dream of building they&#8217;re own <a href="http://www.begreenfriendly.com/offgrid" style=""  rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='solar power';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">solar power</a> stations! The information that can be gotten from these sources is invaluable.</p>
<p>Come over to the <a href="http://sundancesolarreviews.techblogg.com/12/">make solar power</a> website.</p>

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		<title>Solar Panels Becoming Less Expensive</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:42:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joseph Dungler</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New research claims that solar panels will become even more affordable in the near future. The cost of solar panels will decrease in part to the life expectancy of a solar panel. It was initially thought that a solar panel would last only between 10-20 years; new studies have shown that they can last up to 30 years.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New research claims that solar panels will become even more affordable in the near future. The cost of solar panels will decrease in part to the life expectancy of a solar panel. It was initially thought that a solar panel would last only between 10-20 years; new studies have shown that they can last up to 30 years.</p>
<p>Environmentalists as well as policy makers are encouraging financial institutions to make available to homeowners the finances available to purchase and install solar panels because they are very cost efficient and will be able to repay for themselves with less energy consumption.</p>
<p>Governments across the globe including Europe and China have been listening to these environmentalists and have been offering incentive packages for the installation of solar panels. This has increased the demand and lowered the prices of solar panels. The US and India are expected to implement similar incentive plans for their citizens as well. This will push demand even further, and prices even lower.</p>
<p>Paying itself back is the name of the game. The real expense of solar panels is buying the physical equipment and paying for installation. The rest is basically free because you are relying on natural, <a href="http://www.begreenfriendly.com/FreeEnergyGenerator" style=""  rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='Free Energy Generator';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">free energy</a>.</p>
<p>One major goal set out by the renewable energy industry in the solar field is to gain as much ground on grid generated power as possible. There are some very enthusiastic goals set out by the industry, especially in Europe. These include making getting your energy from <a href="http://www.begreenfriendly.com/offgrid" style=""  rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='solar power';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">solar power</a> as cheap as it would be to buy it off of a grid. Estimates are quoting that half of Europe should be using solar energy as opposed to grid power by 2020.</p>
<p>All of this activity in the solar panel industry will reduce the cost of solar panels for the consumer market. This industry will likely boom in the coming years giving companies more profit and more flexibility in reducing costs.</p>
<p>By learning <a href="http://howtobuildasolarpanel.vox.com/">how to build a solar panel</a>, you can save money and even build a <a href="http://poolsolarpanel.livejournal.com/">pool solar panel</a>.</p>

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		<title>Solar Panels &#8211; How To Build Your Own Homemade Panels</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:22:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joseph Dungler</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With rising prices, it is good to get cheaper power. With solar power, it is practically energy for free, and could end up earning you money. For even more affordability, it is possible to build your own solar panel.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With rising prices, it is good to get cheaper power. With <a href="http://www.begreenfriendly.com/offgrid" style=""  rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='solar power';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">solar power</a>, it is practically energy for free, and could end up earning you money. For even more affordability, it is possible to build your own solar panel.</p>
<p>The first thing is ensure you have the necessary tools and equipment. This will mean sourcing the best solar cells for you, which should be given a good portion of time to decide. There are many out there.</p>
<p>Other than this, you will need plywood, a circular saw, good sized length of 1 x 1, screws and screwdriver, caulk, outdoor paint, soldering equipment and solder, glue, copper wire, diode, batteries and Plexiglas.</p>
<p>The first step will be to draw a grid, suitable to your solar cells, on the plywood, (use them as a template). Having determined the size of the panel by this, you can cut the plywood to size and the fun can really start.</p>
<p>The 1 x 1 should be cut into lengths according to the plywood and attached to the sides using the screws and caulk. Once fixed into place, all but the grid can be painted with the protective outdoor paint.</p>
<p>It is necessary to join cells together in a series. Each cell will have a tab; which should be attached to the preceding one with solder. It is important this work is done carefully, to ensure no damage. Once completed, the series of cells can be glued in place on the grid pattern on your wooden frame.</p>
<p>Once all set into place, the copper wire and diode line can be attached from the panel to the electrical system. The diode is necessary here, as it will prevent power being lost through reverse transfer from the batteries.</p>
<p>Plexiglas now needs to be attached across the entire panel. Fix this into place with suitable amounts of caulk to thoroughly protect from the elements. Now you have managed to build your own solar panel for the first time; there should be no stopping you.</p>
<p>By using <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Solar-Panels-For-Homes-Supply-Free-Electricity&amp;id=3489379">s</a>olar panels for homes you can save money, help the environment, and generate electricity using <a href="http://www.begreenfriendly.com/FreeEnergyGenerator" style=""  rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='Free Energy Generator';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">free energy</a> from the sun with <a href="http://www.diysolarpanelsguide.net/">DIY solar panels</a>.</p>

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		<title>Do-it-yourself-Make Solar Power</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:01:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>green friendly </dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The present economic climate has prompted many households to find techniques of lowering the cost of their power expenses. Renewable electricity methods and ways to create solar energy not simply protects the planet and environment but could additionally help save a family lots of money each year on electricity bills. To start out to save [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The present economic climate has prompted many households to find techniques of lowering the cost of their power expenses. Renewable electricity methods and ways to create solar energy not simply protects the planet and environment but could additionally help save a family lots of money each year on electricity bills. To start out to save on power charges you have to discover which kind of <a href="http://www.begreenfriendly.com/FreeEnergyGenerator" style=""  rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='Free Energy Generator';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">alternative energy</a> performs for your own location.  Are you willing to discover ways to <a href="http://make-solar-power.net/" target='_blank'>make solar power</a> or how to make a wind turbine generator which will offer green electricity for your entire residence.</p>
<p>Start saving money today by begining a renewable energy program in your home.  Ways of preserving our world and savinge money go hand in hand.  On average, only 2% of our homes are powered by renewable energy.  We all need to make <a href="http://www.begreenfriendly.com/offgrid" style=""  rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='solar power';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">solar power</a> and other alternative forms of energy as our main energy source.</p>
<p>You are probably wondering if you have the ability to build your own device to make solar energy, you will be surprised to learn how easy it is.  If you just take a little time for research you will soon learn that you can make solar energy for your home quite easily.  It is hard to be sure that you are hiring a qualified supplier and installer. </p>
<p>To get you going on the right foot there are quite a few manuals like <a href="http://make-solar-power.net/homemade-energy.html" target='_blank'>HomeMade Energy</a> available on the internet for the do-it-yourself type.  If you are an environmentalist or just want to save money, ways to make solar energy are relatively simple.  There are also solar hot water systems for the home.  Reheating the water heater may not be instantaneous but the money you save is. </p>
<p>If more people would start using the earth for energy, a renewable resource, and other home made energy resources such as solar and <a href="http://www.begreenfriendly.com/offgrid" style=""  rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='wind power';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">wind power</a> it will make a difference for our environment and a satisfying experience for the individual.</p>

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