Want to Build Your Own Solar Cell?

May 28, 2009

If you want to go green and use solar power to meet all your energy needs, you might be tempted to create your own solar cells as part of the process. After all, if you can create your own solar panels then why not go the next step and also create solar cells as well?
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How to Make Your Own Portable Solar Generator

May 27, 2009

If you want to build your own solar generator, but don’t have too much experience with creating your own energy systems then you may want to start with a portable solar generator.

The advantage of a portable generator is that it’s much easier to build and maintain, and if you go on a lot of camping trips it can save on energy costs and make things more convenient for you.

If you do it correctly, you can spend under $200 to create your own portable solar generator – and if it is constructed properly and you use it frequently, it can pay for itself within only a few weeks.

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How to Make a Solar Generator on the Cheap

May 24, 2009

If you want to make your own solar power generator, you have a couple different options – it all depends on your needs and what you’re looking for specifically.

You could, for example, make a portable solar power generator – this could be very helpful if you love camping trips and need the power source in remote locations.

Another option is to create a solar powered generator that connects to your existing power system and lets you use solar power and your “grid power” together.

You could also go completely “off the grid” and create a system that doesn’t rely on your existing power system at all – this is a more advanced option, that carries some risks, but it is possible.

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Top 3 Myths About Solar Panels for the Home

May 23, 2009

Want to build solar panels for your own home? So did I – before I went 100% green, 2 years ago.
Before I share the story of how I built my own solar panels for my house, I want to address a few of the common myths that you might believe about using solar power for your electricity [...]

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