Do it Yourself Home Solar Power

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Print your usage and electricity bill or open your last statement to see monthly usage in kilowatt hours and averaging it over twelve months. This important number helps you see how much energy you need to generate and purchase the proper capacity in solar energy cells.

Buy the proper solar capacity. Understand that average electric usage must correspond with ideal conditions and direct sunlight. Battery capacity is essential when dealing with solar cells. Never purchase a unit without a battery storage unit.

Scout out an installation location for the solar cells, which need an unobstructed view of the sky. A common installation area is the roof, free of interference from trees. Other locations include free-standing solar cell stands and towers.

Remove the unit from the box and locate the support struts. Place the cells on your roof by securing the support struts to the plywood on your roof. Remove any rooftop shingles in the way, which you replace later. Secure the cells to the roof with nails, and tighten any loose bolts with your wrenches.

Connect the electrical interface from the solar cells with your home electrical system. The instructions for this vary from model to model. Some systems require a socket, others simply wire into your main power panel. Follow your manufacturer's guidelines because this final step is the most important of all steps. Adding too much current to a device leads to damage. Power varies from day to day.