Many people are ditching the grid and exploiting natural solar energy for their personal usage.
Initially solar power was available to well-off commercial and residential users owing to its high cost.
However today technology has made it affordable to average residential users too.
Average consumers are opting for the DIY solar power panels to curb their ever-increasing electricity bills.
Question to ask yourself are what types of panels are available? What are the benefits? What installation Tips are available.
This article aims to answer all of the above questions.
Types ofPanels Available.

• Monocrystalline panelsThese are made from silicon and are considered to be the most efficient type of panel for homes.
  These panels aremade of silicon and work efficiently even in low light conditions.
  However they can be expensive compared to the other type of panels.
  
• Polycrystalline panel.
  These are cheaper than monocrystalline panels but also less efficient.
  They look like shattered glass
• Amorphous panels.
  These consist of a coating of molten silicon and though less efficient as compared to the other two they are very cheap.
  These arepopular panels asthey areshadow protected.
  Even if the panel is in an area that remains in shadowit continues to charge.
  

Tips to follow while assembling the DIY solar panels are

• If you are a first timer in installing a panel on your own it is advisable to go through the process slowly.
  
• The efficiency of the panel should be tested after one unit is set up.
  
• After one unit works efficiently only then is it advisable to install more panels for your home.
  
• For tapping maximum sunshine you can use auto-sensors that automatically adjust the solar panels towards sunlight.
  

The benefits of DIY solar power are: DIY solar power panels can be set up anywhere as long as there is sufficient sunlight.

• It reduces the electricity bills providing free energy to your house for years.
  
• DIY solar panels can be made with very high quality solar cells that are available on eBay at low prices.
  
• Homemade DIY solar systems need only very basic skills.
  It can be a very fun and a satisfying activity as the efforts show in the form of minimal energy bills.
  
• It will protect you against the increasing energy prices.
  
• It adds resale value to the house as potential buyers will be attracted to a well equipped solar powered home.
  In some countries energy companies give money to homes that produce more energy than they consume.
  DIY solar power systems give you the satisfaction of doing something in your capacity to save the environment from fossil fuels and global warming.
  Making you self-sufficient and well equipped incase of power shortages

A great and cost effective way to save energy costs both now and for the future.