| Getting Started with Solar Energy can be a complex process. There are so many different products that you can choose from, and so many applications for Solar Energy, that it is often difficult to know where to get started.; If you are new to Solar Energy, and are looking for a great way to get started, the information on this site will be of tremendous value to you, but there are a number of other resources that will help you even more in your journey through this wonderful new world.
If this is your first foray into Solar Energy, DIY Solar Guide strongly recommends that you read one, or more, of the following books. They are great resources that are full of information, and easy to understand, and will help you determine where and how you would like to proceed with Solar Energy in your own life.
Now, after the basics are taken care of, and you have a good base of knowledge for Solar Energy, you want to start thinking about installing a Solar Energy System for your own home or office. That’s great, and over the years, it will save you thousands of dollars on electric, heating, and fuel bills. And, perhaps even better, it will help you limit your carbon footprint and help keep our Earth clean, green, and beautiful for generations to come.
Your first step should be to determine what type of Solar Energy System you would like to Install on your home, office, or other location. This, of course, is determined by the type of application that would like to use Solar Energy to offset your traditional energy source for.
Solar Hot Water Heating: You can use Solar Energy for heating hot water for domestic hot water, radiant floor heating, heating your pool or spa, etc. If this is the application you would like to use Solar Energy for, there is additional detailed information here.
Solar Electric (PV): You can use Solar Energy to power your home appliances, provide electricity to a remote cabin or cottage, charge your RV batteries, or charge the batteries (or power) your electronic devices such as lights, cell phones, laptop PCs, PDAs and many, many more. For additional detailed information on Solar Electric (PV), please click here.
Once you have determined what type of Solar Energy you are going to be using, it is time to determine what kind of Solar Resources you have available, and whether or not you have a site that conducive to installing and operating a Solar Energy System efficiently and profitably.
To determine the Solar Resources that are available at your location, please view our USA Solar Resource Map. You can use this map to determine how many hours of useable Solar Energy that are available where you are going to install your new Solar Energy System. Additionally, you should conduct a site survey to determine how much of the sun is actually getting to your solar panels. This site survey takes into account most common sun blockers such as trees, other buildings, and other obstructions based on your specific location and sun profile. Please click here for our DIY Solar Site Survey
Now that you have determined which Solar Energy Application you are going to use and determined that you site has the proper Solar Resources for a Solar Energy System, all that is really left is to determine which system you are going to purchase, find an installer, and start saving money now.
- For a complete list of Solar Energy Products available at DIY Solar Guide, please click here
- To find a Solar Energy Installer in your area, please click here.
Congratulations, you have now successfully gotten started with Solar Energy. Get ready for tremendous savings, a cleaner, greener life, and the envy of all your friends, family, and neighbors. |
