Solar energy kits & Wind turbine kits

6 Comments

1. Jonathan W
   Posted August 23, 2009 at 4:45 pm | Permalink

   To build an effective but cheap solar panel, you need some expert advice. I recommend you get your hands on the comprehensive e-book and video instructions by Michael Harvey. His guide is very easy to follow and it will help you make a complete solar power system for less than $200. He also teaches how to make windmills.

   You can find more information at his website:

   http://cfurl.net/earth4energy/

   I hope this helps!

2. William B
   Posted August 23, 2009 at 4:45 pm | Permalink

   Lowe’s has some good plans,
   i built one using a 4′x8′ sheet of foam in a box 6" tall
   cut grooves in the foam paint it with Black latex paint put a inlet and outlet at opposite ends of the box 4 " in dia
   cover the box with a clear sheet of plastic
   put a screen over the hole in the top a duct in the bottom with a fan
   hooked to a temp switch , [hint a fan limit switch out of an old furnace works ] run the fan duct in to the house

3. DIYpro
   Posted August 23, 2009 at 4:45 pm | Permalink

   The cell manufacturer will be able to provide you with the instructions. I’m not sure that you can make the cell itself that will function effectively.

4. Don
   Posted August 23, 2009 at 4:45 pm | Permalink

   It would help if you specified what kind of solar device you want. Are you trying to heat air, water, or create electricity?

5. EcoEnergy
   Posted August 23, 2009 at 4:45 pm | Permalink

   There are several guides available online for building your own solar panels. Make sure you evaluate a few guides before you buy one though, because some are definitely better than others!

   Here’s a review of 3 of the top-selling ones: http://www.solar-powered-home.com/solarpowerhomereviews.php

6. c_kangaroo
   Posted August 23, 2009 at 4:45 pm | Permalink

   Here’s a good site to check out, I found links on there for some good plans.