Solar Panel Kits

One of the best ways to both go green and save money is to look into purchasing solar panel kits.

Solar panels are becoming more mainstream every day. The technology is improving to the point where it makes economic sense for many families to make the investment in this clean source of energy. However, paying a private company to install your equipment for you is still quite expensive. Even through there are federal, state, and local tax breaks available, the out of pocket initial expense can still be intimidating. Solar panel kits are designed so homeowners can install basic solar systems themselves. By not paying someone else to do the dirty work for you, you only need to invest in the supplies. This article will show you some of the best places on the Internet to look for solar panel kits.

There are more and more companies popping up that sell solar kits of various types. This is good news for consumers, because the increasing competition keeps driving prices down. Listed below are some of the most reputable companies currently servicing this growing market.

• Solar Kits – Solar Kits sells pre-engineered complete kits that are designed for a variety of applications, from RVs to boats to cabins to homes. Their sales people can help you make sure you select the perfect kit for your needs. Their staff is knowledgeable and is available to help you with any questions you might have.

• Silicon Solar – Silicon Solar specializes in build your own solar kits. These do-it-yourself kits are available in a wide variety of types, and each kit includes everything you will need to complete the job including solar cells, solder, soldering iron, flux, and all necessary connections. If you're a handy person and like starting your own projects, this could be a great route for you to go.

• Solar Home – Solar Home takes a smart approach to connecting you with the perfect solar kit. They start by asking you which state you live in to see if there are any state rebates that could be applied to your investment. For example, there are new rebates available for the state of California that can greatly reduce the cost of your system. Solar Home has home kits that start for less than $8500, so give them a try to see how affordable solar panel kits can be.

• Mr. Solar – Mr. Solar sells a number of pre-packaged commercial, home, industrial, and RV solar kits. They have units that can be tied into the electrical grid or off-grid models. They also have all the information on the funding opportunities created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that relate to home solar kits. Some RV and marine kits start at just over $300, proving that almost anyone can find a solar kit to fit their budget.

• Affordable Solar – This great website advertises a number of affordable kits including their $999 residential starter kit. This 175-watt kit comes with all necessary attachments and a line drawing to show you how to assemble and install the system. The best part of this starter kit is that it is fully expandable, meaning you can add additional solar panels one at a time when you need to.

While these solar panel kits are designed to be easy to assemble and install, you should be comfortable with basic home improvement projects before you proceed. These projects do involve electricity, so you don't want to be naive going in. Make sure you are honest with yourself before you start, as you could end up causing problems that cost more to fix than the money you saved by purchasing the kits.

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