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If you are thinking about installing residential solar panels in your home the cost should be a factor. Many things about the cost you should consider are government rebates, getting the best rate, and more.

You can find cheap solar panels. The price usually depends on many different factors. These factors include many different things like the durability, size, brand, warranty period, and even certifications that might be offered on the solar panels. When choosing a residential solar panel you will want to consider these factors like the size and more.

Homemade solar panels are an excellent alternative to electricity in your home. When you make a decision on which residential solar panel you should choose you want to be sure you don’t look for the cheapest. This is an important decision you are making. You are going to save a lot of money in the long run so you don’t want to shop according to price. You want to be sure the panels will be able to provide sufficient energy to your home. Shopping for the cheapest panels could be a big mistake for your solution.

Many people who are considering the solar panel kits they don’t think about the government rebates they can qualify for. Before you purchase the residential solar panels be sure you look into any rebates to help you cover the costs. One thing to consider about cheap solar panels is that they might not qualify for these rebates also.

When you are choosing solar panels and concerned about the cost you also should consider the money you will save in the long run. Even in areas that don’t get a lot of sun, you can use solar panels. Obviously they will produce more electricity in climates that are bathed in sunlight. You can install the panels on your home or on the outside of your home on the ground. You should choose the best option for you and for your electrical needs. This will allow you to choose residential solar panels that are the best solution for your home that will last the longest and need the least amount of service.

Small solar cells can be used to generate power for individual items such as tools or radios. They can also be used to charge batteries, laptops and cell phones. There are solar shingles which look similar to standard asphalt shingles but are actually solar cells. Even broken and damaged solar cells can be reconditioned and repaired for use in homemade residential solar panels. Learning to repair these cells can be a valuable skill for those looking at the possibility of off-grid living.

Cost isn’t everything when it comes to installing residential solar panels on or around your home. You should never shop for the cheapest solution because you will get your money back after you several months of no electrical bills. The considerations you can have when it comes to cost you need to think about the size of the panels, the wattage, and even governmental rebates that might be available to you.

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How many solar panels do I need to run my two bedroom townhouse? Are there different solar panels? How many solar panes to produced 1 KW of electricity?

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• Made of monocrystalline PV — the most energy efficient material; CE certified;
• An extra 2m long cable with clamps provides the easy connection to batteries or electronic devices
• Dimension 18.3in x 21.9in x 1.4in (464 x 556 x 35mm); Maximum Power (Pmax) 30Watts;
• Maximum Power Voltage (Vmp) 17.5V;Maximum Power Current (Imp) 1.72A;Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 21.2V
• Short Circuit Current (Isc) 1.93A; An extra blocking diode cable prevents reverse current flow.

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30w Solar Panel/2m Cable/Clamps Battery Charger Kit Package Includes One 30 watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel, One Blocking Diode Cable and One 2-Meter Long Charging Cable with Clamps. This solar panel generates free electricity by charging under sunlight during daytime for use with house, RV, boat, yacht, car, camping, as well as many electronics such as laptop, stereo, television, radio, fan, outdoor lighting. The solar panel and the cables included construct a com… More >>

Tektrum 30w Solar Panel/Blocking Diode Cable/2m long Cable and Clamps Battery Charger Kit for RV, Home, Boat, Pool

At USD$800 for a 170 watt solar panel many of us are scared at the cost of buying enough solar panels to power our home. Well, for a home that uses 3Kwh/day it’s around USD$14,000; however, we have a secret that can cut down that cost significantly. It happened by “accident” actually. (forgive the pun)

We were driving down Highway 401(Canada’s busiest divided highway) and noticed an accident ahead. The driver had crashed into one of those mobile signs which indicate to change lanes. The sign was completely ruined, but the panel which was ON TOP didn’t seem to be damaged. We called the company up the following Monday and the receptionist answered “Yes, the signs get hit all the time, and yes, we could probably have the cracked panels after the insurance company looked at them.”

BINGO

It turns out that this company installs 5- 65 watt solar panels on each unit. After getting the company approval we toted away 13 slightly damaged solar panels. After we got them home we tested the current on each of them. It turns out that only two of them were damaged beyond being usable. In total we picked up over 200 watts of panels for the price of the gas it cost to drive there!

We’ve now shown you a source of no-cost solar panels, but we should also know about the different kinds of solar panels because in the last 10 years there have been some amazing advances in this field.

Tried and True Monocrystalline…

For many years monocrystalline solar modules have been the mainstay of the solar market. Those iridescent blue faced panels you have been seeing on rooftops are probably of this type of panels. They have distinct rounded individual solar cells visible from all angles stacked in very uniform rows. This type is produced from a single silicon ingot or crystal. Manufacturing costs are very high because of this process making them the most expensive solar modules on the market. They are, however the most space efficient type of solar panel making them the correct choice when space is at a premium. Monocrystalline cells have a life expectancy far exceeding 25 years, probably over 50 years. The only real problem with this type of cell is it’s fragile nature making it a requirement that it be mounted in a very rigid frame.

Polycrystalline…

Polycrystalline modules are manufactured from a block of multi-crystalline silicon. They are usually square and have a varied, almost mosaic-like appearance. Only slightly less efficient than monocrystalline modules they are cheaper to manufacture and thus cost less money. You can expect the same great lifespan as monocrystalline cells too.

Thin Film…

Recently a new product was introduced into the market that could provide some much needed answers for solar power users. Amorphous silicon PV or thin film technology could make rigid solar panels obsolete if some better research is done. Thin film panels are produced by applying silicon material on glass or stainless steel, or more commonly between two pieces of flexible laminate material. Solid or rigid thin film panels are in use by flexible laminated thin film panels are more popular.

The flexible panels can be applied to any surface and sometimes used as roofing material. Most customers like the almost seamless blending of solar panels right into their roof top. Saving you the cost of regular shingles or steel roofing, thin film solar panels are a good choice. These panels are not nearly as efficient at converting light to electricity when compared to mono or polycrystalline solar panels- not nearly by half.

You would need twice the space to accommodate their installation. From a manufacturing standpoint they do absorb light more efficiently though, allowing for a thinner design and less material being used in their manufacture. The real benefit, because less material is needed, is in the simplified manufacturing process resulting in lowered costs to build. The lower price has pushed thin film panels to the lead in price per watt of output.