Ok, so I just watched a video about how to build solar panels from bobvila.com, pretty cool stuff. If good old Bob approves of the installation of solar panels, it must a good idea, right?

Well, I think it is a good idea, actually, I thought it was a good idea even before I watched the video clip. Thousands of people are taking advantage of the free, limitless, and clean solar energy to power their homes. Not only are they being kind to the environment but they are reducing their energy bills at the same time, and who doesn’t want to do that?

So, when average Joe DIYer types “how to build solar panels” into Google, what is he going to find? I’ll tell you what he’s going to see, he’s going to see a lot of different products available for DIY people to use to make solar panels, specifically, DIY solar panel guides.

DIY Solar panel guides are useful because there is quite a lot that goes into making solar panels, from finding the parts, assembling them, wiring the photovoltaic cells together, mounting them on your roof, etc. A good guide will walk you through the whole process and outline exactly what you need to do.

Assembling the solar panels yourself, instead of paying thousands to a professional team to do it, is a good option for those who enjoy DIY projects and don’t want to make a huge initial investment. You can build a small solar panel system that will power a portion of your house for under $200. Pretty cool, huh? Those solar panels will have paid for themselves in just a few months, and then they’ll be putting money in your pocket for many years to come.

The downside to making solar panels yourself is that it is a lot of work, and it can get kind of complicated. So, if you’re not a DIY solar panel expert, buy yourself a good guide and save yourself the trouble. However, if you have a lot of money, just hire out a professional solar panel team to do it for you.

Ok, so if you want to build your own solar panels and you are browsing through all the solar panel guides available online, which one should you choose? I’ll give you some criteria to watch for.

Look for a guide that contains tutorial videos, as well as manuals. Tutorial videos are great because they provide good visual examples to follow when you’re working on some of the more technical aspects of solar panel construction.

What kind of bonuses come along with the guide? Almost all DIY solar panel guides come with some sort of free bonuses, decide which guides offer bonuses that you’d be the most interested in.

Is the guide guaranteed? Don’t waste money on a guide that isn’t guaranteed. Buy a guide that has a full money back guarantee. All guides cost right around $50, and in case you decide not to go through with the solar panel construction, it is nice to be able to get your money back.

If you want my personal recommendation, I’d go with Green DIY Energy to learn how to build solar panels, they have the most solid content, compared to other guides. You won’t go wrong with their guide.

Build your solar panels this weekend! Really, you could have solar panels installed and saving you money by this time next week!