By Jason Livingston-the operator of www.GreenLivingRocks.com where you can learn how to build a solar panel, make homemade windmills, and go green.
It seems like the recognition of using solar energy is mounting each day. And people are becoming more interested in how they can add solar energy to their lifestyle in inexpensive ways. That’s why solar panel kits are now accessible for a wide array of solar applications. Here are a few of the solar panel kits that you can obtain.
One of the most affordable kinds of solar panel kits to buy is a 45 watt model, for around $200. It is large enough to run everyday home electronic equipment, like T.V.s and computers, and even to power lights. It will even charge a 12v battery so you can store its electricity for use at nighttime. The equipment is now sophisticated enough that the PV cells can generate electricity even on gloomy days. And its petite size (about 36inches square) makes it simple to find a suitable location. Kits usually include the panel or panels, mounting hardware and wiring. A few kits may include an inverter; otherwise you will have to purchase that separately.
Other kits expand on that fundamental concept of assembling the panels, mounting hardware and wiring for more specific applications. For example, solar kits for power boats may include solar panels, and array and mounting hardware that is made from stainless steel or other materials that survive exposure to salt water. They may also include tracking equipment that will point the panels according to the sun’s location.
Kits designed for cabins may include the basic solar panels and wiring. But they may use a pole mounted array and hardware so that the panels can be located in a clearing away from trees. And the kits might also include a battery back up system for cabins that will be off the grid.
Solar panel kits designed for Recreational Vehicles start with a straightforward set up that provides basic power for lights and trickle charging the battery. Yet luxury Recreational vehicles that contain a lot of electrical gear, ranging from built-in global positiong to home theater systems, might necessitate a system as elaborate and involved as an off grid home. And there are kits accessible for these extremes as well as many RV requirements in between
There seems to be a kit available for almost any solar panel you can think of for home-based, business or recreational use. The best way to find them is to explore online. And the best way to decide on one is to contrast their features and customer service.
