Solar panels for your home is the first thing we think about when we decided to become energy self sufficient. There is an energy crisis coming whether you see it now or not. Mark my words. It's coming. With that thought in mind, going solar with cost some money but costs have come way, way down in the last decade. Not to mention the long term benefits you will enjoy from going green but also the positive effect you will be having on the environment.

Solar power panels are more efficient than ever before and setting up your own system can greatly reduce or quite possible get you completely off the grid forever. Now is the perfect time to start building your own homemade solar power system.

There are many components involved in setting up your own system. You can start small and grow bigger as time and money allows or you can start off with a bang and get a whole system designed and installed all at once.

Some of the components you will need besides the solar panels and things you will need to take into consideration would be item such as solar attic fans. These are simple to set up and can have a huge effect in keeping your home cool in the summer. Having these type of fans is also very good for your attic and roof and may even extend the life by many years.

A solar heating and cooling system would be next on your list. This is the biggy. This is where you will probably spend you most amount of money but this is also where you will save the most. Most people team up both solar and other sources of alternative energy in the winter such as bio pellets or using a super efficient wood stove. These are also easy to use if you have a fireplace and will save you a bundle.

Next you may want to consider a water heating system. Less costly and there are quite a few different methods you need to explore for this one. There are many different types of solar water heaters you can buy.

Lighting and appliance power would be your next considerations in your overall plan to go green and however big or small you system is going to be will determine how many panels you will need to install.

You need to get the book that details all the different designs and components you will be using and you will see just how far residential solar power kits have come in the last few years. You will be surprised at just how much the price has come down and how easy it actually is to put solar in your home. Find out how now.

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