| If you are concerned over global warming and | | | | energy generated. Second, you need to |
| want to shift your house's electrical system to a | | | | undertake energy conservation measures in your |
| homemade renewable energy system, then you | | | | household. You should realize that solar energy will |
| should consider using solar energy. It is clean, | | | | not provide as much energy as being connected |
| readily available and free. But if you just want a | | | | to a power grid, and thus, you should make your |
| cheaper energy source, a homemade renewable | | | | energy consumption as efficient as possible. Third, |
| energy system built using a do-it-yourself (DIY) | | | | you should decide if you want a stand-alone solar |
| solar power kit is also the answer for you. As an | | | | energy system or if you want to remain |
| extra, a DIY solar power kit will also teach you | | | | connected to the grid. The advantage of |
| how to build your own windmill to serve as a | | | | remaining connected to the grid is that you can |
| backup power source. | | | | access your local utility's electricity at night, when |
| Before you start building your DIY solar power | | | | your solar arrays are not generating power. Plus, |
| system, however, there is some preparatory | | | | if you produce enough electricity you can sell it to |
| work you need to do. First, you need to | | | | the grid and reduce your energy bill. |
| undertake a load analysis. The load analysis will | | | | Whether you want to save money on your |
| establish how much electricity you use in a typical | | | | electricity usage or you want to save the earth, a |
| day. This information will determine how many | | | | homemade energy system using a DIY solar |
| solar power modules you need and how many | | | | power kit is the right solution for you. |
| batteries you should buy to store the homemade | | | | |