To most people, the words Solar Power Technology would be a vague recollection of Astronomy 101 or perhaps one of those terms that they picked up from one of these sci-fi flicks that we seem to be bombarded with these days.
Yes, it could be anything but knowing how this term is related to ‘solar energy’ and its advantages ever since the Israelis built the first prototype and made it mandatory in every house in Israel since the year 1980.
Ironically, what began as a race to save the planet from the evils of industrialization, has turned into a franchise itself. Yes, you can purchase a solar energy generating system for ten times its actual cost from organizations who will be more than happy to do the thinking for you.
And why do people call the task of creating a ‘solar energy system’ a DIY task? Well, it requires that much of your time, energy and intelligence for a fraction of the cost that it would take for you to install one of these systems in your home.
Now, depending on how much energy you require for your home, manufacturers can (and will) charge you anywhere between $16,000 to about $40,000 for setting up one of these babies at your place of residence, with the minimum investment covering some of your energy needs while the maximum amount allowing you to sustain your daily living purely by using solar energy.
Well, if you have the money, knock yourself out but if you can build one of these systems in a short period of time while spending only 20% of the costs stated above, then why not explore the DIY option and learn about solar power technology? After all, money saved is money earn, isn’t it?
What is heartening to know is that the concept is simple and you can find a variety of methods to pick from, in building one of these home solar systems.
All you need to do is follow step-by-step instructions to assemble and use one of these units yourself. You’ll still get your tax rebate and see your property value also increase as well, while investing barely anything at all.
Now, as mentioned earlier, there are several methods to build one of these units, and you can find information on the internet as well as offline, so it’s a smart idea to study various methods much like you would look around for a product before actually buying anything.
Normally, these methods would vary depending on whether you would like an active or passive solar heating method, which is obviously used for different purposes.
With efforts in research and development of solar power technology showing results, the costs of ‘components’ that are used in building a solar system for your own home are also rapidly reducing.
So your job really is all about putting the pieces of the puzzle together (most importantly, knowing how to connect the electrode wires) after which one can sit back and enjoy the benefits of a solar system that sets you free from utility bills and the hassles that come with rising costs for a long time to come.
