Wouldn't it be a great feeling to not have to ever pay another electric bill? Wouldn't it be even better if you could receive a check from your electric company? Believe it or not, it is possible to be free by building your own solar panels.
The problem is, to have a home solar energy system installed professionally is still so expensive that it would take 10+ years to have it pay for itself.
The most cost effective way is to build solar panels on your own.
If it sounds undaunting, and too much for you to do, think again.
Most people have the few tools it takes to build solar panels.
Most of the materials can be purchased locally.
Those few materials that can't (like the solar cells) can be bought off of eBay, or one of the online stores specializing in solar power.
The instructions are easy enough to follow for even the younger members of your family.
Another alternative is to buy everything you need in a solar panel kit.
By doing it this way, you can get it all at once.
The best way is to attack the electric bill from several angles.
Build some solar panels, build a wind turbine and build a solar water heater.
By doing all three, you can make a real dent in your electric bill.
It is probably the quickest and easiest way to be free of the electric company.
Up until now, solar power has most often been used in remote locations where there is no electricity.
I have seen solar panels near pumps for watering livestock out in the middle of nowhere.
With advances being made in solar power, it is becoming much more popular and more affordable in urban areas as well.
Not only will you be able to save money, but you can also feel good about doing your part to help the environment.
Being self sufficient; i.
e.
, being independent from others as much as possible, gives you a great feeling of strength and independence.
If everyone were to become more independent of the electric companies and oil companies, think what an impact that would have on our world.
What would you do with that extra money you could save? Pay off bills and/or loans? With some discipline, it could move you towards financial independence more quickly.
Do what you can to find the time, and build your own solar panels; you will be glad you did.