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Tips for Purchasing Home Solar Power Kits

According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average annual cost of residential electricity in 2010 is projected to be 11.64¢ per KWH. The average winter heating expenditure of 2010 is estimated to be $957 per household, which means a 1% increase in prices since last year. If you feel that your energy bills are exceeding your budgetary limitations, it is time you switch to solar power. Purchase home solar power kits and save thousands of dollars on professional solar panel installation.

Home Solar Power Kits: Purchase Tips
The popularity of home solar power kits can be credited to the short and long term benefits they offer – reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and electricity efficiency, among others. However, there are some factors you must keep in mind while purchasing solar power kits for home:

Building and location: Home solar systems promise freedom from the grid and power outages, apart from just saving on the energy bill. However, you have to consider the investment recovery time. How big is your house? How long do you plan to stay at the same place? Do you want a photovoltaic solar energy system that takes care of your energy needs partially? These questions need to be answered prior to purchasing the solar kit because the quantity of electricity generated by the solar power product will depend on the number of solar panels installed.

Additionally, you have to ensure that your roof is large enough to accommodate all the panels for producing the required amount of electricity. Remove obstructions, if any, that block the path of the sunlight.

Installation: You need different strategies to install panels on sloped and flat rooftops. Make sure that your DIY kit addresses both strategies. Installing solar panels does not require exceptional technical abilities, just sufficient skill to work on the rooftops. Some people find working on sloping rooftops unpleasant. If this is the case, you can consider hiring a professional.

Find a proper home solar power kit: The Internet is swamped with companies offering different types of DIY kits, each of them claiming to be the best. Before investing in any of them, check for aspects such as product ranking and money-back guarantee. If you feel that reading manuals would be time consuming, look out for DVDs.

-Dennis Yew (Dennis Yew's Solar Fast Track Blog)