Solar Panels Are A Great Way to “Go Green”

“Going Green” is a buzzword of the decade. The phrase could refer to anything from recycling to carpooling to work. The only requirement is that the efforts better the environment. A focus of those involved with the green movement is to find energy sources that don’t harm the environment and are naturally found in the earth. What is more natural than the sun? Solar energy is an easy, inexpensive way to generate power for homes. Many people have found they can create their own solar powered system at home with solar panel kits.

As with anything, the solar panel kits have drawn some criticism. However, people who have used the kits have reported success. Some of the advantages include:

• The materials can be purchased for as little as $200. This is a small price to pay to do something good for the environment. You can find the materials at any hardware store.
• You can see results in your utility bills from the first month. Even if you just use one panel to power a laptop or appliance, you may see a drop of a couple of dollars—which can add over the course of a few months. If you add several panels, you will see bigger savings—enough to quickly cover the $200 you paid for the materials.
• The panels are environmentally and physically safe. The solar cells simply convert the sun’s energy into power. Electricity can shock us and injure. Gas can cause fires and death if there is a leak.
• You can use the panels to help with new home or building construction. What could be cheaper than having a home that is totally depending on solar power? Include a solar energy plan when heating your new home for lifetime utility savings.
• Do you have an RV? You can stop lugging those bulky generators and install solar panels on your motor home. Stay warm when camping in the chilly fall months. Use solar panels to power stoves to create great outdoor meals.

Creating the solar panels is a great weekend project for the entire family. Get everyone involved as part of a lesson on “going green.” Solar panel kits contain detailed steps that anyone can follow. The kits cost about $50. Add that to the $200 materials cost and you have an inexpensive way to save money on your utility bills for the rest of your life.