Solar Power Kits
DIY Solar Power - Solar Power Kits Reviewed
With the rising cost of power in this current economic crisis and the environmental toll it takes on the earth people are starting to look at DIY Solar Power as a real alternative. It makes sense to turn to a more natural, cheaper sustainable source to fulfill our energy needs. What could be more natural than harvesting the energy given of by the sun?.
Residential solar power has been with us for decades now, but the price of installation (often driving up into the thousands of dollars) has been prohibitive for the average householder to consider homemade solar energy as a viable source of energy.
Just recently a few companies have started to put out guides on how to put together DIY solar power kits. These guides, available for around 50 or 60 dollars, lead the user step by step through the process of assembling your own solar panels and solar power system for under $200 in materials.
The guides which are extremely easy to follow have the potential to save you thousands of dollars in installation fees, while reaping the benefits of slashing your power bill by around 40 - 80%!.
Now don't panic if your not the worlds best handy person, once gathered the materials are very easy to assemble by following the very easy to follow guides and / or videos, it really is a no-brainer and its actually a lot of fun. Get the whole family involved and not only will you raise their awareness about environmental issues whilst having fun building the project, but you will save yourself some money in the process.
If your serious about saving money on your energy bill and you want to do your bit for the environment, check out the following link DIY Solar Power Kits reviewed
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Jon Elsdon is a Solar Energy Consultant and Environmentalist. Jon is editor of http://www.solarpowerDIY.info. To learn more about Solar Power [Click Here]
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A Complete Guide to the Installation of Off-Grid PV Solar Power Systems $55.00 This DVD set is a 4 hour, 16 chapter comprehensive course on the installation of Off-Grid photovoltaic solar power electric systems. It is designed to take the complete beginner to full competency. The course is taught by Bob Nagy who is the teacher in over 40 videos on high-tech subjects. Bob's bio includes 20 years at the University of Texas, ABC TV, and NASA. His clear and friendly style bri... |
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Do It Yourself Solar Panels for Swimming Pools, Spas & more $34.95 Solar Panel Instructional DVD & Plans for water heating. A simple step-by-step, DIY, easy to follow solar panel construction DVD. No special tools required. Sleek design, professional look and ease of fabrication. Heating system fully integrates into your existing pool piping network. 3500 watts (12,000BTU) of free solar power per panel. 10+degrees F increase in water temperature in one day. Engin... |
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Sanyo Eneloop Ni-MH Charger and 8 Rechargeable AA and 4 Rechargeable AAA Batteries $29.79 New, improved eneloop kit in colors eneloop - ready to use rechargeable battery. Since its launch in November 2005 eneloop has become well-known around the world as it has revolutionized the consumer-use rechargeable battery segment with its unique features: * rechargeable approximately 1,000 times * coming pre-charged, making it usable immediately after purchase * its unique design departing from... |
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Go Power! 80 Watt Solar RV Kit $940 The Go Power! 80 Watt Solar RV Kit with digital regulator (model: GP-RV-80) delivers 4.6 amps of charge power which allows for long lasting, uninterrupted power. This 80 watt power solar kit allows you to efficiently run several appliances at once and is designed to keep your batteries fully charged. A Go Power! RV Solar Kit keeps your batteries charged and healthy. Full batteries give you the freedom to run lights, furnaces, fans and more DC appliances without the worry of running out of power. Watch TV, DVD, video games ? with healthy batteries you don?t have to give up the comforts you are used to ? wherever you choose to stay. The rugged durability of our solar panels guarantee you?ll generate solar power everywhere you go. All the components you need to setup your solar charging system are included in every Go Power! RV Solar Kit. Solar panels are mounted securely, and without worry of leaks, with the provided mounting hardware. To maximize power, optional ARM mounts, which tilt and adjust a full 180 degrees when you are parked, can be added to your system and offer up to 40% more charging power. Go Power! Solar RV Kits are maintenance free and designed to give you decades of uninterrupted power. Kits come with your own premium Go Power! 22 amp digital charge controller. The GP digital controller monitors your system to prevent overcharging your batteries. As well, it delivers vital information where and when you need it. Other features of the GP controller are: ? 5 year warranty ? Easy to install flush mountable design ? Digital display of battery voltage at a glance ? Digital display of power output from the solar panels (amps) ? Expandability (allows for more solar with the same regulator) |
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All Power Supply GPRV125E 125 Watt Solar Expansion Kit $1174.16 Carmanah Go Power 125 Watt Solar Expansion Kit is a complete plug and play 125 watt solar expansion kit. This kit is designed to expand an existing solar system by 125 watt. It will add up to 7 ampere of additional charge to your existing solar system. This is designed to be compatible with the Go Power line of solar charging kits but can be used with other solar systems. Can be used in RV marine and cottage applications. Easiest installation in the industry. Comes with Yconnectors to plug into existing solar system. Up to 7 ampere of charging current per hour. |
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