Solar panel kits are hot items and although they cost less than installed prefabricated panels, they are still very expensive. The best way to take advantage of solar energy is to build your own roof solar panel.
We are all aware of the power crisis that is looming and the news is full of energy meetings and environmental issues that are getting worse by the day. We all want to do our bit, but going green has been an expense that most cannot afford. If you could build your own solar panels for less than two hundred dollars, would you want to make a difference?
3 Ways To To Save Even More With Solar
1. Building Them and Sourcing Cheaper Components.
While it costs you around $200 to build a panel if you purchased all the components from your local hardware store, you can cut the price right down by sourcing cheaper components. The most expensive item in a panel is the solar cells, which you can buy refurbished or 'broken' on various auction sites. Broken cells still operate and will produce a charge even if they are misshaped.
2. Building them To Sell for Profit.
There is a growing market of people who want to find cheap solar panels and would be willing to pay for homemade panels of good quality. Having the ability to build panels will allow you to cash in on this very lucrative industry. Building panels for around $175 and selling them for $350 will result in a 100% mark up. A great side business to start at home.
3. Receive Tax Credits and Take Advantage of Incentives
The government is offering tax rebates for anyone installing solar or wind energy devices into their homes. You can research local incentives to increase your rebate to around 50%.