To delve thoroughly into the economics of solar versus supplied, or grid power is beyond the scope of this article, I think it would be agreed by the majority of people that, generally speaking, solar power in the long run would be a most economical proposition. In the short run this would not be so, and the breakeven point would depend on the cost of the solar unit and supplied electricity.  With the costs of commercial units gradually reducing and the cost of supplied electricity gradually increasing we are faced with an ever changing breakeven point.  But as I said, generally speaking the more economical solution would be solar power.

As to the sourcing and the cost of commercially produced solar units, that too is beyond the scope of this article, but an important aspect that is often overlooked completely is the feasibility of do-it- yourself residential solar power systems.  These can very easily be built by the home handyperson at a fraction of the cost of a commercially produced unit.  This solution has often been discussed in such venues as: America Online, MNSBC, CNBC, and the New York Times, and it is such an important alternative that it is essential to consider it before moving to the more expensive alternative.

Probably the best source of material dealing with do-it-yourself residential solar power systems is the Internet.  There are many e-books available that deal quite comprehensively and simply with such projects.

In our view, probably the best of these publications is Green Power Easy’s wonderfully simple Guide to Alternative Energy. Get complete details as to how this remarkable guide can help you save significantly on your power bills by clicking here.

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